WWII Fly-In: How To Take A Flight On Vintage Plane In Iredell

MOORESVILLE, NC — If you spot World War II-era bombers in the sky tomorrow, don’t panic. We’re not under attack. The Wings of Freedom Tour, which features WWII bombers and fighter aircraft, is landing at Statesville Airport Wednesday.

The three-day event highlights restored vintage B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and B-25 Mitchell and P-51 Mustang aircraft for tours, as well as flights.

The Wings of Freedom Tour runs Wednesday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Oct. 26, at the Statesville Airport, located at 238 Airport Road.

No reservations are required for the walk through tours, which are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tour hours are as follows:

• Wednesday, Oct. 24 — 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 25 — 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 26 — 9 a.m. - noon

How to take a flight

Flights take place before and after tours, and include:

• 30-minute flight on the B-17 or B-24 is $450 per person
• 30-minute flight on the B-25 is $400 per person
• 30-minute flight training on the P-51 is $2200
• 60-minute flight training on the P-51 is $3200

Flights may be reserved by calling 978-562-9182. You can find more information about the event here.

Photo: TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: A historical P-51 Mustang aircraft performs during the T150 Defence Force Air Show on October 15, 2016 in Townsville, Australia. The Air Show forms part of Townsville's 150th celebrations. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)