National Air Tour of Historic WWII Aircraft
CAF
AirPower History Tour
Tri-Cities, Tennessee
Bristol / Johnson / Kingsport
Tri-Cities Airport
May 25-30, 2021
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available at 1:00 p.m.
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T-6 & PT-13 available for rides at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day.
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T-6 & PT-13 available for rides all day.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day.
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T-6 & PT-13 available for rides all day.
Friday, May 28, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day.
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T-6 & PT-13 available for rides all day.
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P-51 arrives at noon, rides available after 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
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B-29 & B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.
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P-51, PT-13, & T-6 available for rides all day.
Sunday, May 30, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m.
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P-51, PT-13, & T-6 available for rides until 11 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 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:
Tri-City Aviation
350 Aviation Dr.
Blountville, TN 37617
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: 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
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:
P-51 arrives Friday at noon.
Ride flights available Friday after 1:00 p.m., Saturday all day, and Sunday until noon.
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:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.