B-17 “Sentimental Journey” to Fly Over Seattle

One of the most iconic aircraft from days-gone-by will make a special flight over Seattle and the Puget Sound Sunday, August 16 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.The flight is part of nation-wide ‘Spirit of 45’ observances involving several vintage aircraft making celebratory flights across the country the same day.The B-17 Flying Fortress is a heavy bomber used in nearly every theater of the WWII. Only a few dozen were in use prior to U.S. entry in WWII following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. More than 12,000 were produced by the time the Axis Powers surrendered in 1945. Only ten are airworthy today, including Sentimental Journey, the fully and authentically restored B-17 from the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, AZ (CAF).

Sentimental Journey symbolizes Victory in the largest and most destructive global conflict of all time – victory that liberated millions from conquering dictators and enslavement. Victory was achieved by the patriotism and service to country by Americans who served in the military, industry and the home-front in partnership with twenty-two other nations to defeat the Axis Powers in 1945.

For more information on the Commemorative Air Force Arizona and 2015 tour stops of the B-17 go to www.azcaf.org

For more information on Spirit of 45 events go to http://www.spiritof45.org/press0.aspx

Moreno Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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