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Dallas, Texas

Aviation Discovery Fest

Dallas Executive Airport

November 10 - 12, 2023
Dates & Times:

Friday, November 10, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m.

  • B-24 flies at 9:30 a.m.

  • P-51, PT-13, T-34, & T-6 available for rides all day.

  • More information to come.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m.

  • B-24 flies at 9:30 a.m.

  • P-51, PT-13, T-34, & T-6 available for rides all day.

  • More information to come

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​

  • P-51, PT-13, T-34, & T-6 available for rides all day.

  • More information to come

Attending Aircraft:
B-29 Superfortress FIFI

The most advanced bomber of World War II, FIFI is the World's Most Famous, Flying, B-29. Book a flight in this iconic bomber that was designed to fly higher and faster than enemy fighters and brought an end to the war.

B-29 Ride Times:

Friday:      9:00 a.m.  

                    

Saturday: 9:00 a.m.  

                 

Event Cost:
More information to come soon.

NOTE:  All riders must purchase separate Admission ticket to the Aviation Discovery Fest event.  More information to come!
​Event Location:

National Aviation Education Center

Dallas Executive Airport

5657 Mariner Dr.

Dallas, Texas 75237

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B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil
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Climb Aboard the Legendary B-24 Bomber. Over 18,000 Liberators were Built and Today Only Two Remain. Book a Flight That will Truly Take You Back in Time.

B-24 Ride Times:

Friday:     9:30 a.m.   

                       

Saturday: 9:30 a.m.    

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The B-24, Diamond Lil, Has 10 Available Seats for Purchase.  You are Not Buying a Particular Seat.   Once Airborne, You May Get Up and Move Around the Aircraft. Each Rider Will Get the Chance to Experience All the Available Compartments. This Includes the Flight Deck Where You Will See the Pilot Positions and Climb All the Way Back to the Tail Gunner Position.

P-51 Mustang Gunfighter

Take a ride in the best fighter of WWII.  Surely a "Bucket List" item the P-51 was the premiere fighter of all theaters. Go-Fast, pull G's, and enjoy the stallion of the US Army Air Corps.  

P-51 Ride Times:

Friday - Sunday:

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

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Boeing Stearman

Experience the thrill and joy of an open cockpit biplane. The PT-17 trained more crews than any other aircraft during WWII.  The Stearman is a great experience.  

PT-13 Ride Times:

Friday - Saturday:

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

T-6 Texan 

Fly in the legendary trainer of World War II. Our aviators were taught how to fly in the same type of trainer. This is a true warbird ride that will take you back 50 plus years.

T-6 Ride Times:

Friday - Saturday:

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

T-34 Mentor
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Fly in a former Air Force primary trainer.  Property of the Air Force from 1954 to 1970, it is one of the few T-34's still flying with the original 225 HP engine.

T-34 Ride Times:

Friday - Saturday:

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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