National Air Tour of Historic WWII Aircraft
CAF
AirPower History Tour
McKinney, Texas
McKinney National Airport
April 24, 2021
Dates & Times:
Saturday, April 24
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available after noon.
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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.
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Price includes free B-29 cockpit tour when the aircraft is available.
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Rider's admission is complimentary with proof of purchase.
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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
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 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
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.
L-26B Ride Times:
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Plane seats 3 passengers
T-34 Mentor
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
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
P-51 Mustang Red Tail
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