CAF WWII-Era B-17 and B-25 Bombers Join Fighters and Trainers at PDK Airport in Atlanta

The Flying Legends of Victory Tour returns to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport with the iconic B-17 Sentimental Journey, B-25 Maid in the Shade and five vintage CAF Airbase Georgia aircraft, offering visitors a rare opportunity to tour and fly aboard historic WWII-era warbirds.

Moreno Aguiari Published May 13, 2026

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The Flying Legends of Victory Tour, featuring the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey and B-25 Mitchell Maid in the Shade, returns to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, this week for tours and rides. The aircraft, operated by Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Arizona, will be joined by five vintage military aircraft from CAF Airbase Georgia for a unique living-history aviation experience.

CAF WWII Era B 17 and B 25 Bombers Join Fighters and Trainers at PDK Airport in Atlanta 6059 — B-17 Sentimental Journey on the left and B-25 on the right (Image credit: Moreno Aguiari)

Flying Legends of Victory is the 2026 national tour for two of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Tours of both bombers begin Tuesday, May 12, with flight experiences available May 14–17 at PDK Airport. CAF Airbase Georgia will add five historic aircraft to the event May 16–17, offering rides in a P-51 Mustang, SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber, LT-6 Mosquito, PT-19A Fairchild and T-34 Mentor. FLYING LEGENDS OF VICTORY EVENT INFO & BOOK RIDES: https://www.azcaf.org/location/atlanta-ga-tour-stop/

Red Nose Pete1 1 — P-51 “Red Nose”, the aircraft that started the Commemorative Air Force. “Old Red Nose” has had a long and colorful history, dating back to the closing days of World War II. It was produced at the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood, California, and rolled out on 11 April 1945, and was accepted by the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) as serial number 44-73843. (Image credit: John Wilhoff)

“This is an amazing opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs to experience a remarkable collection of World War II aircraft in one location,” said Airbase Georgia Leader Mark Richards. “These events exemplify the mission of the CAF — to educate, inspire, and honor. We are proud to partner with our Arizona unit to help preserve and share the stories of the Greatest Generation.”

(Image credit: Moreno Aguiari)

B 25 Mitchell Maid in the Shade 6020 — One of the many signatures applied to the B-25 bomb bay doors. Dick Cole was Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot in the famous raid on April 18, 1942 (Image credit: Moreno Aguiari)

Based at historic Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, CAF Airbase Arizona has operated its Flying Museum for more than 44 years. A non-profit educational organization and unit of the worldwide Commemorative Air Force, Airbase Arizona supports schools, speaker programs, exhibits, national tour programs and living-history flight experiences designed to educate and inspire audiences of all ages. For more information about CAF Airbase Arizona, visit www.azcaf.org. CAF Airbase Georgia, based at Atlanta Regional Airport–Falcon Field in Peachtree City, is one of the largest units in the Commemorative Air Force. Founded in 1987, the organization maintains and flies seven vintage military aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang, FG-1D Corsair, SBD Dauntless, LT-6 Mosquito, P-63A Kingcobra, PT-19 Cornell and T-34 Mentor. The all-volunteer organization is also a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, launched in 2021. For more information about CAF Airbase Georgia, visit www.airbasegeorgia.org

FLYING LEGENDS OF VICTORY EVENT INFO & BOOK RIDES: https://www.azcaf.org/location/atlanta-ga-tour-stop/