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TOUR STOP
TEMPLATE, TEXAS
THE AIRPORT
APRIL 12-21, 2025
Admission Information
$20 - Adults
$10 - Children (Age 11 - 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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Admission includes complimentary B-29 cockpit tours when these aircraft are available.
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Complimentary admission for the rider for those who purchase a ride flight experience online. Riders who purchase online get a plus one in for free.
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NOTE: Attending aircraft and their availability are subject to change due to weather and/or maintenance considerations. Aircraft and event status can quickly change. Check our website for the latest information.
Event Location
The Airport
1234 Runway Dr.
Template, Texas 75000
Event Information
Wednesday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day
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PT-13, T-6, & RC-45J aircraft available for rides all day
Friday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day
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P-51, PT-13, T-6, & RC-45J aircraft available for rides all day
Sunday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
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B-29 flights at 9:00am & 10:30am
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B-29 cockpit tours after flights
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P-51, PT-13, T-6, & RC-45J aircraft available for rides all day
Thursday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day
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PT-13, T-6, & RC-45J aircraft available for rides all day
Saturday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
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B-29 flights at 9:00am & 10:30am
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B-29 cockpit tours after flights
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P-51, PT-13, T-6, & RC-45J aircraft available for rides all day
NOTE TO JEREMY/SITE MAINTAINERS:
THIS 'SECTION' SHOULD BE DELETED
ITS INTENT IS TO STORE THE BELOW BANNERS WHICH CAN BE COPIED & PASTED INTO ACTUAL TOUR STOP PAGES WHEN NEEDED IF ONE OF THE EVENTS OCCURS BELOW TO PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS AND VISITORS MORE INFORMATION.
B-29 MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
TOUR STOP UPDATE
Aircraft maintenance activities have postponed B-29 FIFI ride flights at this tour stop event.
A member of our ride desk team will be contacting those who have purchased ride flight experiences with additional information.
B-24 MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
TOUR STOP UPDATE
Aircraft maintenance activities have postponed B-24 Diamond Lil ride flights at this tour stop event. A member of our ride desk team will be contacting those who have purchased ride flight experiences with additional information.
EVENT CANCELLED
Circumstances beyond our control have required us to cancel this tour stop event. If you have purchased a ride flight experience, a member of our ride desk team will contact you with additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience.
B-29 APPEARANCE CANCELLED
Circumstances beyond our control have required us to cancel FIFI's appearance at this event. If you have purchased a ride flight experience, a member of our ride desk team will contact you with additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE
TOUR STOP UPDATE
Inclement weather is interrupting this tour stop event and has postponed aircraft operations.
A member of our ride desk team will contact those who have purchased ride flight experiences with additional information.
Come celebrate FIFI's 80th birthday on July 31st
Attending Aircraft
B-29 Superfortress - FIFI
The most advanced heavy bomber of World War II, FIFI is the most famous flying B-29 Superfortress in the world. FIFI has toured the country since the 1970s, and has starred in several TV shows & motion pictures. Book a once-in-a-lifetime flight experience on this American aviation legend today!
Saturday
June 7, 2025
Flight 01 - 9:00 am
Flight 02 - 10:30 am
Sunday
June 8, 2025
Flight 01 - 9:00 am
Flight 02 - Sold Out
B-24 Liberator - Diamond Lil
The B-24 Liberator continues to hold the world record for the most produced bomber and multi-engine aircraft in history with over 18,400 aircraft manufactured. Diamond Lil is the only flying B-24 in the world. B-24s served around the world in a variety of roles and earned their place in aviation history. Reserve your seat on one of the rarest aircraft in the world!
Saturday
June 7, 2025
Flight 01 - 9:30 am
Flight 02 - 11:00 am
Sunday
June 8, 2025
Flight 01 - 9:30 am
Flight 02 - Sold Out
P-51 Mustang - Gunfighter
Full throttle thrills! Experience history first hand and ride in the sleek, fast, and agile P-51 Mustang fighter! One of the greatest aircraft of all time. You can see, hear, and feel what fighter pilots experienced in the skies of Europe, the Pacific, and Korea during pivotal moments of history.
Rides available Friday through Sunday. Click on "Book a P-51 Ride" below to see availability. P-51 Mustang rides sell out fast. Book today to reserve your seat.
AT-6 Texan - Nella
The AT-6 (Advanced Trainer) later renamed the T-6 was a flying classroom for pilots in World War 2 and beyond into the 1970s. A step-up from basic trainers, the T-6 is an agile and nimble aircraft that taught generations of pilots advanced tactics and flight maneuvers. Book a ride today, and experience the skies in this one of a kind aircraft.
Rides available Wednesday through Sunday. Click on "Book a T-6 Ride" below to see availability.
RC-45J SNB - Big Oily Beast (BOB)
The C-45 is a military version of the civilian Beechcraft Model 18 or 'Twin Beech'. C-45s were used during World War 2 as a multi-engine trainer and also for light cargo transport and general transportation duties most often as a VIP transport. With the ability to carry multiple passengers, the C-45 is an amazing experience for groups and families. Seat prices start at $150.
Rides available Wednesday through Sunday. Rides are sold on demand at the event. Please visit our ride desk for availability. Online booking is not available for this aircraft
C-45 - Bucket of Bolts (BoB)
The C-45 is a military version of the civilian Beechcraft Model 18 or 'Twin Beech'. C-45s were used during World War 2 as a multi-engine trainer and also for light cargo transport and general transportation duties most often as a VIP transport. With the ability to carry multiple passengers, the C-45 is an amazing experience for groups and families. Seat prices start at $150.
Rides available Wednesday through Sunday. Rides are sold on demand at the event. Please visit our ride desk for availability. Online booking is not available for this aircraft
B-25 Mitchell - Made In The Shade
This is a placeholder for any other aircraft that joins the tour, that doesn't normally tour with us. You will need to change the Strip picture and adjust the button text and links. We're not going to create history pages, etc. for these aircraft (since they don't regularly tour with us) so use the "ride info" button to link to their own website URL.
Rides available Wednesday through Sunday. Click on "Book a [INSERT AIRCRAFT HERE]" below to see availability.
Fairchild PT-19 Cornell - Jany - CAF Birmingham Escadrille
The Fairchild PT-19 was a primary trainer aircraft used by the US Army Air Force and various other nations during WWII.
This PT-19, called Jany, is operated by the CAF's Birmingham Escadrille. Rescued from a barn in 1986 by CAF volunteer Herbie Carper, the aircraft was under restoration for the next 22 years. Since its restoration, Jany has received numerous awards and features in magazines. Click the "more information" button below to learn more about this historic aircraft.
Fairchild PT-19 Cornell - Jany - CAF Birmingham Escadrille
The Fairchild PT-19 was a primary trainer aircraft used by the US Army Air Force and various other nations during WWII.
This PT-19, called Jany, is operated by the CAF's Birmingham Escadrille. Rescued from a barn in 1986 by CAF volunteer Herbie Carper, the aircraft was under restoration for the next 22 years. Since its restoration, Jany has received numerous awards and features in magazines. Click the "more information" button below to learn more about this historic aircraft.
P-51 Mustang - Red Tail - CAF Rise Above
CAF RISE ABOVE Squadron (formerly known as the CAF Red Tail Squadron) is our three-fold educational outreach program that brings the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to life in communities and classrooms everywhere. What the Tuskegee Airmen and WASP had in common – and what made them ultimately succeed – was the ability to recognize that all of the obstacles they faced could be overcome with hard work and dedication. The timeless lessons they teach us about perseverance and courage are just as applicable today as they were in the 1940s.
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