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Chicago-DuPage, Illinois

DuPage Airport

July 19-23, 2023
Dates & Times:

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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

  • B-29 cockpit tours available all day.

  • B-24 cockpit tours available all day.

  • PT-13, RC-45J, & T-6 available for rides all day.
     

Thursday, July 20, 2023

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

  • B-29 cockpit tours available all day.

  • B-24 cockpit tours available all day.

  • PT-13, RC-45J, & T-6 available for rides all day.
     

Friday, July 21, 2023

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

  • B-29 cockpit tours available all day.

  • B-24 cockpit tours available all day.

  • PT-13, RC-45J, & T-6 available for rides all day.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

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

  • B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

  • B-24 flies at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

  • B-29 & B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.

  • PT-13, RC-45J & T-6 available for rides all day.

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

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

  • B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

  • B-24 flies at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

  • B-29 & B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.

  • PT-13, RC-45J, & T-6 available for rides all day.

Ramp Access Cost:
$20: Adults

​$10: Children (Age 11 thru 17)

Free: Children (Age 10 & Under)
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  • All tickets are purchased on-site on the day of the event.​​
  • ​​Price includes free B-29 & B-24 cockpit tour when the aircraft are available.
  • Rider's admission is complimentary with proof of purchase.
  • Attending aircraft subject to change due to weather or maintenance.
Event Location:

DuPage Flight Center

2700 International Dr.
West Chicago, IL 60185

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:

Saturday:      9:00 a.m.  

                        10:30 a.m.  SOLD OUT

Sunday:         9:00 a.m.  

                        10:30 a.m.  

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:

Saturday:    9:30 a.m.   

                      11:00 a.m.   

Sunday:      9:30 a.m.    

                      11:00 a.m.   

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.

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:

Wednesday - Sunday:

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

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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:

Wednesday - Sunday:

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

RC-45J Expediter 
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The C-45 was used during World War II as a multi-engine trainer. It was also used for light cargo transport and general transportation duties, most often as VIP transport.  

RC-45J Ride Times:

On demand throughout the day

Seat prices start at just $150

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