Like in the old days when the “Little Friends” were escorting the B-17s over the sky of Berlin. In modern days warbird organizations often come together to offer warbird ride programs combining different type of aircraft. The CAF Dixie Wing has previously partnered up with The B-25 “Maid in Shade” as well as other aircraft.Today we received the confirmation that the CAF Dixie Wing P-51 Mustang “Red Nose” will join the Liberty Foundation’s tour in Thomasville,GA,Jacksonville and Tampa, FL. The Liberty Foundation for the 2013 “Salute to Veterans” tour has flown the B-17G “Memphis Belle” while waiting for the restoration on the organization’s B-17 “Liberty Belle”. The Memphis Belle, a “Flying Fortress,” bomber and namesake of the movie, “Memphis Belle”. The P-51″Red Nose” was the plane that launched the Confederate Air Force (now Commemorative Air Force). It was acquired by the founding members of the CAF including Loyd P. Nolen himself. This airplane is not only historically significant, but it is thoroughly engrained in the CAF’s heritage as well. The Dixie Wing was selected to become the new home for the P-51 “Red Nose” by the CAF General Staff in November of 2002. Here are the upcoming dates of the tour.
October 26-27
Thomasville, GA
Thomasville Regional Airport (KTVI)
Main Terminal Bldg
882 Airport Road
Thomasville, GA 31757
November 2-3
Jacksonville, FL
Cecil Field Airport (K)
Jacksonville Jetport FBO
13365 Aeronautical Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32221
November 9-10
Tampa, FL
Tampa Executive Airport (K)
Leading Edge Aviation Services
6582 Eureka Springs Road
Tampa, FL 33610
The Memphis Belle usually flies between 10am and 3pm each day with ground tours after the day’s flights. The flights in the Mustang can be booked directly with The Liberty Foundation’s crew.
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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.
Pls send/email another receipt/ltr telling what portion of my great P51 ride was a tax donation. I paid $1,595 and I believe the allowable deduction was $1196.25. The AMEX payment transaction was dated 4/614
The numbers are correct I believe but I need a hard copy for proof—in case of IRS inquiry! Thnx!!
James, we don’t have anything to do with this ride program. Please contact the Dixie Wing.