McKinney, Texas

McKinney National Airport

April 24, 2021

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Dates & Times:

​Saturday, April 24

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • B-29 flies at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

  • B-29 cockpit tours available after noon.

  • P-51, PT-13, T-34, T-6, & L-26 rides available all day.

Event Admission 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 cockpit tour when the aircraft is available.
  • Rider's admission is complimentary with proof of purchase.
  • Attending aircraft subject to change due to weather or maintenance.
​Event Location:

McKinney Air Center

1500 E. Industrial Blvd.

McKinney, TX 75069

Attending Aircraft:
B-29 Superfortress FIFI
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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:  10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT

                     12:00 p.m. SOLD OUT

Book a B-29 Ride

Book Online and Save Up To $100

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:

Saturday:

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT

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Book a PT-13 Ride
Air Force One L-26B Ike's Bird

Relive history by riding on the smallest plane to fly as Air Force One.  Sit in the President's seat and feel history come alive.

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L-26B Ride Times:

Saturday:

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Book an L-26B Ride

Plane seats 3 passengers

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:

Saturday:

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT

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Book a T-34 Ride
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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:

Saturday:

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Book a T-6 Ride
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P-51 Mustang Red Tail
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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:

Saturday:

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Book a P-51 Ride
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