B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter to Visit Richmond International Airport June 12-16

The B-29 DOC History Restored Tour and P-51 Mustang Gunfighter are visiting Richmond International Airport June 12-16. Visitors can enjoy ride experiences and ground tours of these iconic warbirds, with tickets available online and at the gate.

Moreno Aguiari
Moreno Aguiari
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The B-29 DOC History Restored Tour, accompanied by the P-51 Mustang Gunfighter, will make a stop at Richmond International Airport from June 12 to June 16. This joint appearance brings two iconic warbirds to Richmond, offering aviation enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience these historic aircraft up close.

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Boeing B-29 Superfortress 44-69972 “Doc” at the Palm Springs Air Museum with its new scheme. (Adam Estes)

Visitors can take part in warbird ride experiences aboard both the B-29 DOC and the P-51 Gunfighter. The B-29 DOC will offer ride flights on Friday, June 13, and Sunday, June 15, while the P-51 Gunfighter will provide flight experiences on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 13-15. Tickets for these ride flights are currently available for purchase online at www.b29doc.com/rides and www.p51gunfighter.com.

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In addition to flight experiences, ground and cockpit tours of the B-29 DOC will be available when the aircraft is not flying. These tours will be open on June 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on June 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and on June 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for the tours is $10 per person or $20 per family, with tickets sold at the gate during event hours. The Richmond stop will be hosted by Million Air FBO, located at 400 Portugee Road, Richmond, VA 23250. Public access to the event will be through Million Air only during the designated tour hours. This visit offers a rare chance to explore two legendary aircraft that played significant roles in aviation history.

B 29 DOC and P 51 Gunfighter add tour stop in Richmond VA June 11 15

Tickets for these ride flights are currently available for purchase online at www.b29doc.com/rides and www.p51gunfighter.com.

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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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