July 4 open house at
airport to feature WWII bombers
In conjunction with a 5-day visit by a trio of World War II
bombers, the Fort Collins/Loveland Municipal Airport (FNL) will hold an
open house 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., July 4. Admission and parking are free.
An
on-the-ground static display of a B-17, B-24 and B-25 bombers plus other
specially-invited aircraft will be available for viewing on the tarmac.
A WWII T-6 Texan, a StaggerWing biplane plus general aviation and
home-built planes are also likely to be present for viewing.
There will not be an air show associated with the
open house. The airport will remain open for normal operations
throughout the day.
The
open house will provide an opportunity for the public to visit the
airport and learn more about its businesses and the local aviation
community. Airport tenants, businesses and other FNL-related
organizations will staff booths and offer information to the public.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
The
WWII bombers will be present at the airport beginning about midday July
2 through July 6. Tours inside and flights aboard the warbirds will be
available for purchase.
Cost
will be $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under, to walk through all three
planes. Cameras are very welcome.
Flights of approximately 30 minutes cost $425 per person aboard the B-17
or B-24 and $325-$400 per person on the B-25, based on seat location.
Flight reservations may be made by contacting the Collings Foundation
at (800) 568-8924.
The
bombers are from the Collings Foundation of Massachusetts, founded to
preserve historic aircraft and automobiles. All fees paid for the tours
and flights help support the foundation.
The
open house will provide an opportunity for visitors to expand their
appreciation and understanding of the economic benefits the airport
provides to local communities, such as employment, transportation,
business opportunities, and recreation and sport flying. Other important
uses of the facility include fighting forest fires, transportation of
organs and tissue, patient transportation and cargo transport.
