Olive Branch, Mississippi
Olive Branch Airport
May 17-20, 2021
Celebrating Diamond Lil's 80th Birthday on May 17!
Dates & Times:
Monday, May 17, 2021
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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T-6, T-34, & PT-13 available for rides from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m.
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B-29 & B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.
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PT-13, L-26, T-34, & T-6 available for rides all day.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available after noon.
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P-51, PT-13, L-26, T-34, & T-6 available for rides all day.
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.​
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B-29 cockpit tours available 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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P-51, PT-13, L-26, T-34, & T-6 available for rides from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.​
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.​​
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​​Price includes free B-29 & B-24 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.
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:
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.
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Book online and save up to $100
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:
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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:
Monday:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Event Location:
Olive Branch Airport
8000 Terminal Dr.
Olive Branch, MS 38654
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:
Monday:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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:
Tuesday - Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 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:
Tuesday - Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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