PRESS RELEASE
EAA is giving history enthusiasts an opportunity to fly in a World War II bomber throughout 2023. The North American B-25 Mitchell Berlin Express will embark on a tour across the United States with stops already scheduled in eight different states.
The first stop on the schedule is in Madison, Wisconsin, from June 2-4. Some other stops already confirmed include Terre Haute, Indiana, from June 16-18 and Ankeny, Iowa, from July 14-16. The aircraft will also be in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the entire week of EAA AirVenture, July 24-30, allowing attendees to see the world’s largest fly-in from a different perspective. More stops will be added to the schedule online as they are finalized.
Tickets aboard the Berlin Express are $425 for adult EAA members, and $475 for adult nonmembers. Once in the air, passengers are allowed to freely move about and explore the various compartments of the aircraft. Each flight experience is approximately one hour, including briefing, debriefing, and about 18 minutes of flight time.
More information on the Berlin Express, along with links to buy tickets, can be found at FlyTheB25.org.
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.
OMG I am such a fan of the b25 bomber that was used in the Doolittle raid I would love to go see and fly with the big beautiful bird