by Chris Henry | Mar 20, 2021 | Air Tours, B-17, History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds, wwii
The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to the past and is the most iconic image of World War II. These are stories of those who...
by Megan Esau | Mar 20, 2021 | Air Tours, Chapters, History, tri-motor, volunteer
EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor flew a special passenger at its Chapter 1067 stop in Naples, Florida, on February 26: 104-year-old Helen Johnson Collins, who took her first flight in this iconic airplane with TWA back in 1933. Helen’s first flight in the Tri-Motor cost $49 per...
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | Air Tours, Aluminum Overcast, B-17, Chapters, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, nose art, Warbirds
Well-known experimental aircraft painter John Stahr, EAA 714251, recently volunteered his time restoring the nose art on EAA’s B-17. Link To...
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | Air Tours, Chapters, Ford Tri-Motor, Why We Fly
EAA’s Tri-Motor tour has a memorable stop at Chapter 565 in Punta Gorda, Florida. Link To Site
by Chris Henry | Mar 20, 2021 | Air Tours, Aluminum Overcast, B-17
Don Shee sponsored a flight for a teacher whose students write letters to World War II veterans. Link To...
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | Air Tours, AirVenture, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Member Stories
His world went totally dark 40 years ago. This year, his friend Rex gave him a tour of AirVenture that changed both of their perspectives. Link To...
