Big Week At Planes Of Fame!
Come tour the B-17G "Sentimental Journey"
Book a Flight on this World War II Veteran
See the Museum's P-51D "Mustang" Fly!
Flying Demo of Museum's P-51D to Highlight Week of Highlights!
Commemorative Air Force's B-17G "Sentimental Journey" Open to all Museum Visitors
"Mustang" to Fly on Saturday!
The Commemorative Air Force's Boeing B-1G "Sentimental Journey", a World War II heavy bomber, is now at the Planes of Fame Air Museum until Sunday, October 4, 2021. Visitors to the Museum can tour the aircraft all day on Wednesday and Thursday and again on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, after her final flight of each day.
New Flights have been added to the B-17's schedule. This is a once in a lifetime chance to take a ride in a piece of flying history. Of the 12, 731 B-17 aircraft built from 1934 until 1945, only a handful remain and even fewer still fly. Individuals may purchase a reserved seat onboard any of a number of scheduled flights for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. To book your experience, visit https://www.azcaf.org/location/chino-ca-tour-stop/
Capping the week will be the Planes of Fame Air Museum's Flying Demo Day on Saturday, October 2 featuring the Museum's North American Aviation P-51D "Mustang." At 11:45am, a brief presentation will focus on the P-51's role as an escort aircraft for the B-17s during WWII in the European Theater. Then, at noon, the "Mustang" will fire up her 1,600 horsepower engine directly in front of the crowd and taxi away. After take-off, the Mustang will join up with the B-17 for an escort flight over the Museum. Then the "Mustang" will take over the show and fly a number of exciting passes over the Museum until 12:20pm. Following her return to the Museum, guests will have a chance to ask questions and talk to pilot Rob Patterson who recently raced to a third-place finish in this "Mustang" at the Reno Air Races.
Coffee service, delicious smoothies, and a Gourmet Taco Truck, along with our Living Historian re-enactors and our Museum Guides will make the Museum experience extra special on Saturday.
The Museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday this week from 9:00am until 6:00pm and 9:00am until 4:00pm on Sunday. Visitors to the Museum will be able to see and photograph the B-17 and enter her fuselage for an upclose look at this WWII veteran.
Hope to See You Out at the Museum!
Book Your Flight on "Sentimental Journey"
What better way to experience aviation history than in a flight in an authentic veteran of the Second World War.
"Sentimental Journey" will be available for passengers to ride along for a trip into yesteryear.
Various times and prices are available. For more information and to make your reservation, visit here: https://www.azcaf.org/location/chino-ca-tour-stop/
Special Museum Hours
In honor of having "Sentimental Journey" at the Museum, Planes of Fame will be open this week on Tuesday thru Saturday (September 28 thru October 2, 2021) from 9:00am until 6:00pm. Sunday hours will be 9:00am until 4:00pm. Regular Museum Admission prices in effect.
