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 & B-24 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 & B-24 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 & B-24 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 & B-24 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-24 flies at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 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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B-24 flies at 9:30 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 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.
Event Location:
Tri-City Aviation
350 Aviation Dr.
Blountsville, TN 37663
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
B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil
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:
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
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.
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.