Sarasota - Manatee
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National Air Tour of Historic WWII Aircraft

  • When: Sunday, February 26, 2023,  9:00 am -  5:00 pm
  • Location: 1234 Clyde Jones Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 11-17 and free for children 10 and under

Aviation and history buffs will have a rare opportunity to see a collection of World War II-era bombers and training aircraft in Sarasota beginning Feb. 23. The Commemorative Air Force, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and flying World War II aircraft, will bring its AirPower History Tour to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport from Feb. 24-26. Visitors to the ramp will be able to view all aircraft up close, purchase rides, and tour the B-29 and B-24 cockpits when the aircraft are not flying. Access to the ramp where the warbirds are parked is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 11-17 and free for children 10 and under. Accompanying aircraft will be offering rides each day. The P-51 will be offering rides Saturday and Sunday. The B-29 flies on Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The B-24 flies on Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Cockpit tours of the B-29 and B-24 will be available all day Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday when the aircraft are done flying.

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