The Mighty Eighth
Air Force
Friday
July 17th Through Monday July 20th
Featuring the historical B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator and P-51C Mustang. For a special thrill, come take a flight on these historical aircraft. "Dawn & Dusk Flying Patrols" are being offered for a tax-deductible $425.00 per person. The P-51C is offering $2200 for a half hour of flight instruction and $3200 for a full hour of flight instruction. Each flight provides passengers the sights, sounds, smells and excitement of a historic mission…... although chances of encountering enemy fighters will be slim.
Tour prices are $12 for adults and
$6 for children.
A $4.00 donation to the 8th Air Force allows visitors to tour the “Golden Wings Museum” This private collection of "living history", features some 25 unique and one-of-a-kind aircraft from America's Golden Age of Aviation (1920’s – 1930’s) Among rarities NASA's first aircraft, a stainless steel amphibian and a the first airplane in which a pope ever flew. New to the collection is a 1927 Ford Tri-motor; this full ground-up restoration is America's oldest existing airliner. Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart are among the many notable aviators who have flown this aircraft. The doors will be open from 8:30am to 9:00pm each day.
Call
1-800-568-8924 to reserve your
seat
Bombers Arriving on
Friday July 17th – Apx. 1:15pm
Final Departure on
Monday July 20th – Apx. 1:00pm
Location:
Golden Wings Museum 8797
Airport Road, Anoka Co. Airport -
Janes Field in Blaine MN.
Directions:
35W or Hwy65 to State Hwy 10-610 (Exit 30) to Airport Road,
Next 3 rights to large Silver Hangar in the South West corner. Follow the
event signs.
Call 763-786-5004
for directions
Click HERE for a PDF flyer on this event
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Silent Auctions
"In-Bound Flight"
We are taking bids for a seat on either the B-17 or B-24 "Flying In" to our location from the St.Paul MN, Holman Field on Friday July 17th.
Auction winner will be taken to the St.Paul - Holman Field Friday morning July 17th for their 12:30pm return flight of approximately 30min back to the Anoka County Airport here in Blaine.
Current Highest bidders
David Bolick at $426.00
This auction will CLOSE at 5pm on Thursday July 16th
Payment must be made in full by 5pm on 7/16/09 to secure seat.
"Out-Bound Flight"
We are taking bids for a seat on either the B-17 or B-24 "Flying Out" from our location to Sheboygan Wisconsin.
Auction winner will board the bomber here and ride the aircraft approximately 1hr. 30min. to Sheboygan WI departing Monday July 20th around 1pm. Passengers will be flown back to the Blaine airport in a Cessna C-182.
Current Highest bidders
Bob Schaefer at $620.00
This auction will CLOSE at 4pm on Sunday July 19th
Payment must be made in full by 4pm on 7/19/09 to secure seat.
~ All bidders please monitor this site as the bids will change daily ~
Please call 763-786-5004 or EMAIL us to place your bid.
All proceeds go to the "Eighth Air Force Historical Society" in support of this event