The significant public interest and attendance these historical aircraft generate from across our region will surely keep us on the map for future stops and viewing opportunities. "We thank Scott and the local EAA chapter for helping make it happen. Army Air Corps B-24 Liberator bomber with eleven crew. "It's a privilege for the airport to host these spectacular aircraft from year to year," Kimmel said. In the early hours of August 7th 1945, 8 days before the end of the war in the Pacific, a U.S. We took four planeloads of people up for rides and dozens more toured the bomber at ground level."Īirport manager Doug Kimmel was pleased, too. "We were hoping that the people of this region would take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to experience what it might have been like in 'Aluminum Overcast.' And they did. Once you enter the studio, the vintage atmosphere will provide you with a comfortable and professional environment while. Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, just before entering his third year. Southern Illinois supported us well," said EAA spokesman Scott Hartwig. Guest Author Lancaster Bomber crew - Left: the radio operator. MARION - Southern Illinoisans had the opportunity to witness some history earlier this week at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois whenĬarbondale Chapter 277 of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosted a tour of the 1945 World War II B-17 bomber, complete with pilots and crew.
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