PRESS RELEASE
Aviation and history enthusiasts will have the unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the golden age of air travel as the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Ford Tri-Motor embarks on its 2025 national tour. The historic aircraft will take off on its journey beginning March 28-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In addition, EAA’s B-25 Berlin Express will join the tour at select locations, offering an even broader range of historic flight experiences.
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EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor, originally built by the Ford Motor Company, first took flight in August 1929. It served in Cuba and the Dominican Republic before returning to the United States in 1949, where it saw use in various roles, including barnstorming and aerial firefighting. The aircraft has also made appearances in Hollywood films, including The Family Jewels (1965) starring Jerry Lewis and Public Enemies (2009) featuring Johnny Depp.
The B-25 Berlin Express has its own storied past. Accepted by the U.S. Army Air Forces in December 1943, it served throughout World War II as an administrative aircraft at bases across Washington, Colorado, and California. The aircraft’s name and livery reflect its role in the 1970 satirical war film Catch-22, based on the novel by Joseph Heller.
Tickets for a flight on the Ford Tri-Motor are priced at $105 for adults and $85 for children 17 and under. Every seat is a window seat, providing an excellent view during the 30-minute experience, which includes approximately 15 minutes in the air. Flights aboard the B-25 Berlin Express are available for $475 when purchased in advance, with each experience lasting about an hour, including briefing, debriefing, and 20 minutes of flight time. Tickets will be released as each stop is finalized. More information and ticket reservations for the Ford Tri-Motor are available at FlyTheFord.org, while details and bookings for the B-25 can be found at FlyTheB25.org.
About EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 300,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building, and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.
