B-17 “Sentimental Journey” Arriving in Bullhead City, AZ for “Flying Legends of Victory Tour”

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August 23, 2018
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B-17 “Sentimental Journey” Arriving in Bullhead City, AZ for “Flying Legends of Victory Tour”
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum brings a rare chance to tour and
ride in an iconic warbird
 
Mesa, Arizona – (July 31, 2018) – One of the most iconic airplanes from World War II, B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey,” will make a stop in Bullhead City, AZ Tuesday, September 4 through Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport/Signature Flight Support (2550 Laughlin View Drive, Bullhead City, AZ  86429) as part of its Summer Flying Legends of Victory Tour across U.S. and Canada.
 
The tour, made possible by the volunteers of the non-profit 501(c)3 Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, features three restored WWII combat aircraft: C-47/DC-3 Combat Legend “Old Number 30;” B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey;” and B-25 Bomber “Maid in the Shade.” These warbirds and their crews will follow separate tour routes across the U.S. and Canada and visit approximately 50 cities from May through October 2018 to fulfill their mission of educating all generations about the role of aviation in combat.
 
The public will have the opportunity to climb aboard the B-17 Bomber to soak in the breathtaking stories of courage and service by Americans during one of the most important periods in U.S. history. The B-17 is an exceptionally rare aircraft, as it’s one of eight in the world that is still flying. Nicknamed the “Flying Fortress,” the B-17 was a strategic weapon in WWII because of its ability to suffer extensive battle damage and still return home. The public can book a ride in advance using the link below under pricing.
Information about the Bullhead City, AZ Flying Legends of Victory tour B-17 stop is as follows:
Dates and times:
  • Tours:  Tuesday 2 pm – 6 pm, Wednesday & Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm; Friday – Sunday: 2 pm – 6 pm
  • Rides: Friday – Sunday: 10 am – 1 pm.
Pricing:
  Resources:
Photos/B-17 Fact Sheet can be found on our website: https://www.azcaf.org/media-relations/
A complete Flying Legends of Victory tour schedule is available at www.FlyingLegendsTour.com.
 
Video of both B-25 and B-17: Video
 
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Point of Contact for the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport: Jeremy Keating, Airport Director – P: 928-754-2134; C: 714-726-6566
 
About the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (AZCAF) – Mesa, Arizona
AZCAF was founded in 1977 and is the 10th chapter of the Commemorative Air Force.  It’s comprised of 500 member volunteers and seven flyable warbirds that offer Living History rides. The fully-restored and rare B-17 and B-25 Bombers and C-47/DC-3 Combat Legend conduct the Flying Legends of Victory Summer tour and visit approximately 50 cities throughout the United States and Canada.  The AZCAF has 55,000 square feet of historical airplanes, relics, and educational exhibits, in addition to a working mechanics hangar.  A Trip-Advisor Winner of Excellence, it’s one of the top-rated adventure attractions in Phoenix and regularly conducts tours for schools, businesses, and youth groups.  www.azcaf.org
 
About the B-17 Bomber
Built in 1944, the B-17 “Sentimental Journey” is only one of eight B-17s in the world that is still flying out of almost 13,000 produced from 1936 to 1945. 8,000 of them were lost in combat. The aircraft, developed by Boeing, was used in every theater of war from 1941 to 1945. The “Sentimental Journey” was originally manufactured and delivered to the U.S. Army Air Forces for war service in 1944 where she flew missions in the Pacific Theater. After the war she flew for training, testing and at-sea rescue missions and was eventually sold for surplus and used as a fire bomber. In 1978, the aircraft was purchased by a Commemorative Air Force (CAF) member and donated to the newly formed Arizona unit of the world-famous CAF. She was meticulously restored, maintained in tip-top condition, and is operated by all-volunteer crews from the membership of the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum.

About the Commemorative Air Force; Dallas, TX Headquarters
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) honors the men and women who built, maintained, and flew in airplanes during wartime. The organization believes that is best accomplished by maintaining these warbirds in flying condition and taking them to people to experience the sights and sounds of these treasured beauties in flight.
 
Collecting, restoring, and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to honoring American military aviation through flight, exhibition, and remembrance. A non-profit educational organization, the CAF has more than 13,000 members and a fleet of 165 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 76 CAF units for care and operation.  There are also four international affiliates in France, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Australia. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org.
 
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