The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) with local Charlotte EAA Chapter 309 is bringing their B-17 Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast" to the Concord Regional Airport as part of their 2010 “Salute to Veterans” tour and in celebration of the 75 Year Anniversary of this special aircraft. The media flight is Thursday, October 21 at 1 pm and the plane will arrive at 12 Noon. Visit the EAA B-17 site at http://www.b17.org for more information.
This aircraft is an example of the American heavy bomber that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II. The Tour Stop will be at the Concord Regional Airport October 22 - 24, 2010. The Concord Regional Airport will also host an OPEN HOUSE AND FLY-IN for the community over the weekend October 23rd - 24th featuring the EAA B-17 Tour Stop, static displays of general aviation, military, Antique, Classic Warbird aircraft as well as NASCAR / Nationwide/ Legends cars, food, community information, vendors, raffles, a Sunday afternoon helicopter golf ball drop, and lots more. All proceeds to benefit Rotary Polio Plus Program.
The Northwest Cabarrus Rotary is sponsoring the golf ball drop. Tickets are available at the Open House or in advance at the Airport FBO Customer Service Counter at $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00 with $1.000.00 going to the winner.
Concord Regional Airport (JQF) is offering offering a FLY-IN FUEL DISCOUNT SPECIAL of $0.25 per gallon!
Visit www.concordairportnc.com for the airport Open House event flyer and hours or directions.
Fly a mission back in time and feel the might of this magnificent aircraft, just as those brave young men did more than 65 years ago. CLICK to visit the B-17 Multimedia Center.
Flight Information:
Book your flight in advance for a special discount.
Phone: 1-800-359-6217
Email: b17reservations@eaa.org
http://www.b17.org/
Local contact: 704-231-4867 or chuck@edmspecialists.com
Local website: http://www.eaa309.org/b17
Ground Tours are offered from 2:00 – 5:00 pm daily. Cost is $5.00 per Person or $15.00 per Family (adults/children up to 17-immediate family members). Children under eight are free when accompanied by paying adult. All Active Military personnel and Veterans receive a free ground tour.
Hangar Bar-B-Que Dinner "Salute to Veterans Program" will be Saturday, October 23rd, 5PM to 7PM, at the airport in Hangar E, on featuring WWll Pilots and Veterans, WWll Swing Dancers, and B-17 Crew Members. Open to the public cost is $12.00 per person. Advance tickets available at the airport. Also call 704-231-4867 or 704-332-8301 or email randy@djdist.com. Tickets will be available at the B-17 Merchandise Trailer during the event. Bring your family and say Thank You to our Veterans!
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the B-17.
Here’s a very touching story that I'm sure most of you will enjoy. WW2
Widow, Peggy Harris, did not give up the search for her husband, 1st. Lt. Billy
Harris, a fighter pilot missing in action since 1944. A secondary message
demonstrates how useless many of our politicians have
become.
Please take the time and watch this video. You will be glad you did!
This is quite a story about ''another generation'' which will be missed and
remembered for all time. The term ''till death do us part'' is not always
applicable. What a gentle soul.
