BELLEVILLE, MICH. (July 12, 2022) – Want to experience history in flight? Take a ride into yesteryear in a WWII combat proven airplane, the B-25 Rosie’s Reply, on July 23rd at the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, OH. Tickets can be reserved in advance or take a chance and walk up to the staging area at the Liberty Aviation Museum, 3515 East State Road, Port Clinton, OH. To order tickets in advance, please visit https://yankeeairmuseum.org/fly/#b25 and click the date of the ride.
Encounter the power, nimbleness and iconic sound of radial engines that only take place on a B-25. Public rides on the B-25 are available at 11:00am and 12:00pm. The ride is a 20-minute experience and costs $475.00 per person for one of four rear compartment seats, which also gives access to the turret and tail section. Two flight deck and nose seats are also available for $575.
The B-25 is owned and operated by the Yankee Air Museum and was the most widely-produced combat aircraft during WWII. This B-25 is the only flying version of its specific model-type today and is one of very few aircraft that experienced combat during WWII. The North American B-25 medium-sized bomber was noted as the first bomber to strike back at Japan on April 18, 1942 by legendary General Jimmy Doolittle and his raiders. The B-25 fought in all fronts of operation during WWII and was the first medium bomber to fly off aircraft carriers.
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About Liberty Aviation Museum: Established in 1991, the Liberty Aviation Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. The Liberty Aviation Museum’s mission is to provide an adequate organization for historians, aircraft and vehicle preservationists and collectors interested in encouraging internationally the acquisition, restoration, operation, preservation, public education and display of historic aircraft, vehicles and related items.
Visit www.libertyaviationmuseum.org for more information.
About Yankee Air Museum: Established in 1981 the Yankee Air Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. The Yankee Air Museum dedicates itself to educating individuals through the history of American aeronautics, aerospace industry and its associated while inspiring generations through personal experiences to instill pride in our national accomplishments. Yankee Air Museum, located at 47884 D Street, Belleville, Michigan on the grounds of historic Willow Run Airport. Visit www.yankeeairmuseum.org to discover more or call 734-483-4030.
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Richard Mallory Allnutt's aviation passion ignited at the 1974 Farnborough Airshow. Raised in 1970s Britain, he was immersed in WWII aviation lore. Moving to Washington DC, he frequented the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, meeting aviation legends.
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