B-17 Flight :
Expereince
Wings of Freedom Tour is a Historical and Educational Event for All Ages.
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skylight and waist gun windows. Don't forget to peek through the bomb bay door openings or check out the ball turret gun station.
It's a short hop to Oxford and the plane banked hard to the right as we approached. With a chirp, the tail gear made contact with the runway. Crowds of people gathered around, waiting for us. An elderly gentleman wearing a vintage Air Force cap walked slowly towards the airplane and looked as if he had just found an old lost friend whom he'd not seen in over 60 years.
It was an amazing moment to witness ... especially, since we lose over 4,000 WWII veterans every single day now and soon they will be all gone. With them, vanishes a time in our country's history that must never be forgotten. So please come out and experience this special opportunity when you have the chance. It's something you'll always remember.
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