After months of dedicated maintenance, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Capital Wing has announced that their TBM Avenger, affectionately known as Dorris Mae, is back in flight status. Following a series of successful flight tests, Dorris Mae is set to rejoin the Capital Wing’s 2024 Tour, with stops planned in several cities along the Mid-Atlantic Coast. The Wing members and crew are elated to have this iconic aircraft back in action.
This is your chance to experience a flight in the largest and heaviest single-engine bomber of World War II. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to feel the power and history of the TBM Avenger firsthand.
Upcoming Tour Dates and Events:- September 28, 2024 – Leesburg, VA (Leesburg Airshow)
- October 5-6, 2024 – Raleigh, NC (Family Day)
- October 26-27, 2024 – Culpeper, VA (Warbird Showcase)
The TBM-3E Avenger is a Grumman-designed (TBF) aircraft, built under license by General Motors in New Jersey in 1945. Initially assigned to the US Marine Corps, this aircraft served as a replacement in several USMC training units in California from 1945 to 1948 before being transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1952. In 2001, the Avenger was purchased by the CAF Stars & Stripes Wing for $64,000 and flown to Frederick, MD, where it underwent restoration to its TBM-3E World War II configuration.
In addition to the TBM Avenger, rides in other historic aircraft may also be available at these events. For the latest information and to secure your seat in the skies, visit the Capital Wing’s rides website.
