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Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour

Wings of Texas Freedom Tour, Air Show Coming Up in Temple

March 28, 2013

Three historical military aircraft in flightAn impressive array of historical aircraft will be on display in Temple at Draughon-Miller Central Regional Airport from March 27 to 29.

“In honor of our WWII Veterans, the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour brings extremely rare bombers and fighter aircraft for a local living history display as part of a 110-city nationwide tour,” says Airport Director Sharon Rostovich. “We are proud Temple Airport is a part of this amazing tour!”

The tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Prices are $425 for the B-17 and B-24, or you can get some stick time in the world’s greatest fighter – the P-51 – for $2200. The tour will also have a Huey joining the group, and a ride in the front seat is $100.

Draughon-Miller Central Regional Airport will also host an air show from May 3-5. For more information, call Sharon Rostovich at 254/298-5350.

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