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Brooksville-Tampa Bay, Florida

Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport

February 21-22, 2023
Dates & Times:

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​

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

  • B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.

  • PT-13, T-34, RC-45J, & T-6 available for rides all day.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.​

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

  • B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.

  • PT-13, T-34, 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-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:

American Aviation

2495 Broad Street                    Brooksville, FL 34604

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:

Tuesday:       9:30 a.m.   SOLD OUT

                         11:00 a.m. SOLD OUT

Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. SOLD OUT

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:

Tuesday - Wednesday:

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:

Tuesday - Wednesday:

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:

Tuesday - Wednesday:

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

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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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