Collings Foundation P-40B to be assembled at American Aero Services

American Aero Services will be assembling the newest addition to the Collings Foundation, a P-40B. News of the acquisition was announced on 7 December on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. This aircraft can trace its history back to 7 December 1941, where it was stationed at Wheeler Field on Oahu. This aircraft was not damaged in the attack.

Photo from http://www.airpowerworld.info

 

Collings Foundation has released the tour dates for Florida portion

The Collings Foundation has released the dates for the Florida portion of their tour after a brief maintenance period.

1/17 – 1/19    Leesburg, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Leesburg Intl. Airport, Location: General Aviation Ramp
1/20 – 1/22   Winter Haven, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Winter Haven’s Gilbert Airport, Location: Main Ramp
1/22 – 1/24   TBD
1/24 – 1/26   Venice, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Venice Municipal Airport, Location: Sun Coast Air Center
1/27 – 1/29    Sarasota, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, Location: Rectrix
1/29 – 1/31    Punta Gorda, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Charlotte County Airport, Location: TBD
1/31 – 2/2      Fort Myers, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Page Field Airport, Location: West Ramp
2/3 – 2/5        Naples, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Naples Municipal Airport, Location: Main Terminal
2/5 – 2/7        Miami, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, Location: Wings Over Miami Museum
2/7 – 2/9        Fort Lauderdale, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Fort Lauderdale Executive, Location: Hangar 63
2/10 – 2/12   TBD
2/12 – 2/16   Boca Raton, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51) Airport: Boca Raton Airport, Location: Signature Flight Support

CAF B-29 visting Florida in 2014

Warbirds News is reporting that the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29 will visiting Florida along with other aircraft in their collection. A P-51, T-6, C-45 and PT-19 are to tour as part of the CAF Air Power History Tour, along with other aircraft. News is reported here: http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbird-news/fifi-heads-florida-february.html

Schedule is as follows:
Pensacola, February 13 – 16
Leesburg, February 17 – 19
Clearwater, February 20 – 23
Sarasota, February 25 – March 2
Naples, March 3 – 5
Ft. Myers, March 6 – 9
Lakeland, March 11 – 16
Vero Beach, March 17 – 19
Orlando, March 20 – 23
Deland, March 25 – 26
Jacksonville, March 27 – 30

photo courtesy CAF