WWII Planes Coming to Kalamazoo

The Wings of Freedom Tour brings 3 vintage WWII planes to the Air Zoo August 5-7.

What: Wings of Freedom Tour featuring vintage WWII aircraft

In honor of our World War II veterans, the Collins Foundations's Wings of Freedom Tour brings extremely rare bomber and fighter aircraft for local living history display to Kalamazoo as part of a 110-city nationwide tour.

See a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber and P-51 Mustang fighter as they fly into Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport at 2 p.m. on August 5th.

According to a press release, the B-17 is one of only 8 in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J and Full Dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world.

Visitors will have up-close access through tours and can even book a once-in-a-lifetime flight (prices range from $450- $3,200).

The Wings of Freedom Tour travels the nation a flying tribute to the flight crews who flew them, the ground crews who maintained them, the workers who built them, the soldiers, sailors and airmen they helped protect; and the citizens and families that share the freedom that they helped preserve.

The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation devoted to organizing “living history” events that allows people to learn more about their heritage and history through direct participation.