Provo airport to host vintage WWII aircraft

Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:10 p.m. MDT
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PROVO — Three aircraft that made a difference in the outcome of World War II will be on display this month at Provo Municipal Airport.

Visitors can view examples of the P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator as part of the Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour.

The planes will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 30.

The event honors veterans while educating the public about the airplanes and World War II, said Helen Anderson, Provo spokeswoman. Visitors may tour the restored aircraft and fly aboard the B-17 or B-24. The 30-minute flights will cost $425 per person. Half-hour and hour flights in the P-51 Mustang fighter also will be available.

Tours of airport facilities also will be offered, with up to five people at a time visiting the control tower. Other airplanes, helicopters and fire trucks will also be on display.

Airport manager Steve Gleason said he wants the public to see how the airport has changed and improved in recent years.

Airport tours will begin at the parking lot by the Million Air terminal, 3421 West Mike Jense Parkway.

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The event is free and open to the public. For flight reservations or questions, call 800-568-8924. For more information about the Wings of Freedom Tour, visit www.cfdn.org.

— Rodger L. Hardy

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