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B17 Bomber Coming to Torrance Again

Have you ever flown on B-17 Bomber? Want to? Next weekend, you'll have a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in an authentic World War II B-17 bomber.

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is offering historic flight experiences
in its beautifully restored B-17G Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast." Take a
trip back in time and feel the might of this magnificent flying machine, just as
those young men did more than 50 years ago. You can experience a flight, or
simply take a walk-through tour.

Out of over 12,000 bombers that were built, this aircraft is one of handful of
airworthy B-17s still flying. The EAA invites you to reserve a seat for a
flight aboard this rare WWII bomber and experience "the ride of a lifetime."

Here are the details . . .

Who: EAA & the Torrance Air Fair Association

What: B-17 Bomber flights, and walk-through tours

When: Friday, April 10th, Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th

Where: Zamperini Field, Torrance Airport.
ENTRANCE TO THIS EVENT IS AT ROBINSON HELICOPTER.
FREE PARKING AT ROBINSON HELICOPTER, 2901 AIRPORT DRIVE
.

Flight Cost: Pre-booked Flights - $359 per person for EAA Members (E-Z Pay: 4
payments of $89.75); $399 per person for non-members (E-Z Pay: 4 payments of
$99.75)

Walk-up Prices - $385 for EAA Members (E-Z Pay: 4 payments of $96.25); $425 for
non-members (E-Z Pay: 4 payments of $106.25)

Cost of flight helps support the preservation of aviation history and supports
aviation in our very own community!

Reservations: To reserve your seat, call the B-17 hotline at (800) 359-6217,
visit their web site: www.B17.org or email to b17@eaa.org

Flight Times: Rides are 10:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM

Ground Tour Times: Ground Tours are held after flight operations have stopped
for the day - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, all three days.

Ground Tour Cost: $15 - Families (adults & children under 18), $5 - for adults,
FREE - WWII Veterans, and children under 8 accompanied by a paying adult.

The BBQ food featured two years ago during the last fly-in was very popular with the crowd.

There is no admission for this event, and free parking is available at the
Robinson Helicopter Company - 2901 Airport Drive.
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