Sunday, May 1, 2022
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour brings an unprecedented collection of World War II aircraft to their Midwest summer tour stops. FIFI, the queen of the fleet and the world’s only flying B-29 Superfortress, will be accompanied at many stops by B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil, T-6 Texan, and the Boeing Stearman.
Visitors to the events will experience “hands-on” history having the opportunity to view the airplanes and purchase rides in attending aircraft. The Boeing B-29 Superfortress, first flown in 1942, began active service in 1944 and is best known as the aircraft whose missions over Japan helped bring about the end of World War II. It was designed as a replacement for the older B-17s and B-24s, with longer range and greater bomb loads. The B-29 was also used in the Korean War in the early 1950s and was a staple of the U.S. Air Force until the late 1950s.
The CAF AirPower History Tour visits airports throughout the United States using the aircraft to tell the stories of World War II aviation. The organization believes those stories are best told with aircraft that still fly — bringing the sights, sounds, and stories of World War II aviation history to the public.
This summer and early fall, the tour will stop in cities throughout the Midwest. More information about individual tour stops can be found at AirPowerTour.org.
Ramp Access Cost:
$20: Adults
$10: Children (Age 11 thru 17)
Free: Children (Age 10 & Under)
All tickets are purchased on-site on the day of the event.
- Price includes free B-29 & B-24 cockpit tours when the aircraft is available.
- Rider’s admission is complimentary with proof of purchase.
- Attending aircraft subject to change due to weather or maintenance.
