The CAF Gulf Coast Wing has announced that they will be bringing their B-17 to Florida to attend the following airshows and give rides.

Florida International Airshow – Punta Gorda FL
Sun-n-Fun – Lakeland FL
Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport – Pensacola, FL

American Aero Services will be having an Open Hangar Day on 22 February at their hangar. The Colling’s Foundation bombers will be on hand for their last visit before heading out on tour.
Visitors are requested to bring a pet food item for donation that will go to the Human Society.

Hangar is open from 9am to 2 pm.

Looks like they had a great turnout at the Hangar Day. I missed going to up there due to other commitments.

The EAA’s 1929 Ford Tri-Motor will be visiting Florida with the dates below. Flights are $70 per person

January 23-26, 2014	Jacksonville, FL Craig Airport	Jan. 23 – 2-5 p.m. Jan. 24-26 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
January 27-29, 2014	Merritt Island, FL Merritt Island Airport	Jan. 27 – 2-5 p.m. Jan. 28-29 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
January 30-February 2, 2014	Sarasota, FL Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport	Jan. 30 – 2-5 p.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 2 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 6-9, 2014	Fort Myers, FL Paige Field Airport	Feb. 6 – 2-5 p.m. Feb. 7-9 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 10-12, 2014	Naples, FL Naples Municipal Airport	Feb. 10-12 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 13-16, 2014	Miami, FL Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport	Feb. 13 – 2-5 p.m. Feb. 14-16 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 20-23, 2014	Stuart, FL Witham Field Airport	Feb. 20 – 2-5 p.m. Feb. 21-23 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

The National Naval Aviation Museum has recently put on display a restored F6F-3 Hellcat, BN 25910, that recovered from Lake Michigan. This aircraft crashed back in 1943 while making landing approaches with the USS Sable.