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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Wings of Freedom Tour Continues This Weekend

World War II veterans get free admission to view the bomber planes.

The Wings of Freedom tour wraps up at Rextrix Aviation at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Friday where folks can tour a B-17 Flying Fortress, B-34 Liberator or the dual control P-51C Mustang. Walkthrough tours cost $12 for adults; $6 for children 12 and under. World War II veterans get free admission. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Friday at the SRQ Airport. The tour will also stop at the Venice Municipal Airport's Sun Coast Air Center Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and then 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. And if you're daring, and have the cash, for $425, you can have a…

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Wings of Freedom Tour Flies Through Sarasota

Non-profit Collings Foundation's annual tour of World War II bombers makes a stop at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport this week.

History buffs and plane enthusiasts of all ages will get a chance to marvel at and fly in World War II bombers Wednesday through Friday this week in Sarasota. The Wings of Freedom tour stops at Rextrix Aviation at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport this week where folks can tour a B-17 Flying Fortress, B-34 Liberator or the dual control P-51C Mustang. Walkthrough tours cost $12 for adults; $6 for children 12 and under. Hours are 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. The tour will also stop at the Venice Municipal Airport's Sun Coast Air Center Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and then 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered …

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