The Orlando Sanford International Airport recently opened a new section of their airport terminal which includes a display of a PV-1 Ventura. Also displayed is a RA-5 Vigilante at the entrance of the airport.
I have posted on the work being done on the Ventura a few times (from 2014) but the end result is amazing. Planning to contact the airport leadership to do a closer look in the near future.
Had more vacation time to use, so I made a stop by American Aero Services in New Smynra to see the continued work that they are doing. The B-17 is currently on stands with working being done on all parts of the aircraft.
P-51C is coming along nicely. Maybe end of the year for a first flight.
The CAF Red Tail P-51C will be taking part in the National Salute to America’s Heroes, Miami Air and Sea Show, May 29-30, 2021. Details on this show can be hound here: https://usasalute.com
The tour is currently on hold due to a wing spar issue.
The Experimental Aircraft Association has announced that their B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” will be doing a tour that includes these Florida locations. Ground tours are not available.
To book a flight, visit https://www.eaa.org/shop/Flights/B17.aspx for more details.
March 26 – March 28, 2021 | Lake City, FL
April 05 – April 07, 2021 | Lakeland, FL
April 09 – April 11, 2021 | Punta Gorda, FL
April 23 – April 25, 2021 | Vero Beach, FL
May 14 – May 16, 2021 | Ocala, FL
Joining the Sun N Fun Warbird lineup is a P-51 “Quicksilver.”
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