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Historic WWII Bombers on Display July 3-6
The Wings of Freedom Tour, presented by the Collings Foundation, returns
to Northern Colorado for four days over the fourth of the July holiday
weekend. The Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport has hosted this
historic tour for three years and is an event enjoyed by all ages. Local
veterans and their families will enjoy visiting and sharing their
experiences and stories. Aviation enthusiasts can tour the planes, have
a flight experience and be part of history right in Northern Colorado.
Dates and Times
Friday, July 3 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 4 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 5 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, July 6 9:00 a.m. – noon
The Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport is located west of I-25
between Hwy 392 and Crossroads Boulevard in Loveland. There will be
free automobile parking during the event.
www.fortloveair.com
Tax-Deductible Donations
Up-close viewing and tours of the plane: $12 for adults, $6 for children
under 12.
Flight experience: B-17 & B-24: $425 per person.
Experience the co-pilot position on the P-51 Mustang: $2,200 for half
hour, or $3,200 for full hour
About the Tour
The Wings of Freedom Tour travels the nation as a flying tribute to the
flight crews who flew them, the ground crews who maintained them, the
workers who built them, the soldiers, sailors, and airmen they helped
protect,
and the citizens and families that share the freedom that they helped
preserve. The Wings of Freedom Tour is in its 20th year and
visits an average of 110 cities in over 35 states annually.
Collings Foundation
The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation
devoted to organizing “living history” events that allows people to
learn more about their heritage and history through direct
participation. Visit them on the web
www.collingsfoundation.org.
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