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Together We Fly

Your love for flying is personal, but the freedom of flight is universal. Make some memories.

Flight Experience

Here is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to fly in an authentic World War II B-17 bomber, EAA’s beautifully restored B-17G Flying Fortress Aluminum Overcast.

Each flight experience is approximately one hour, of which about 24 minutes will be in the air. Once the B-17 is airborne, you will be allowed to walk about the bomber.

Take time to visit the various compartments of the aircraft and feel what conditions may have been like for those bravely serving in World War II. More information on your Flight Experience

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Bomb Bay

Squeeze through the narrow catwalk of the bomb bay featuring an 8,000-pound bomb load.

Cockpit

Observe pilots in action as they command this 65,000-pound bomber.

Radio Room

Look out the top hatch in the radio compartment for a view you’ll never forget.

Bombardier

Sit as the bombardier and enjoy the panoramic views.

Tail Gunner

View the tail gunner position at the back of the aircraft (not accessible in-flight.)

Waist Gunner

Stand as a waist gunner at the side of the aircraft.

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