Fly the Fortress at OSU Airport
All dates for this event occur in the past.
It has been 70 years since the last B-17 lifted into the air during WWII to join the largest air armada ever to fill the skies, but on Friday June 23 the four giant Wright-Cyclone engines of Texas Raiders, a fully restored B-17 Flying Fortress will be roaring over Columbus, OH. Of the 12,731 B-17s built across during WWII, only 9 are actively flying—including Texas Raiders, which is part of the Commemorative Air Force. One of the last flying examples of the famous aircraft arrives Friday June 23 at The Ohio State University Airport.
The public can visit the aircraft and for nominal admission can take a walk-through tour that includes commentary from crew members. Attendees who want the ultimate Flying Fortress experience can make a reservation now for one of the limited number of 25-minute flights on the classic aircraft. Tours of the aircraft are $10 for adults, $5 for children or $20 for a family of up to five members. Flights on the B-17 begin at $475.
For more information and to book a flight, click here or call 1-855-FLY-A-B17.