Airpower History Tour

The distinctive rumble of radial engines from two of the rarest World War II bombers, the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil”, will be heard in the skies over Rocky Mount in May when they visit Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport as part of the AirPower History Tour of the Comemorative Air Force. The two bombers are to be accompanied by a T-6 Texan, a PT-13 Stearman, and the RC-45J SNB “Big Oily Beast”. The AirPower History Tour brings the sights, sounds, and stories of World War II aviation to airports across North America each year. Visitors to the ramp will be able to view all aircraft up close, purchase rides, and tour the B-29 and B-24 cockpits when the aircraft are not flying.

The B-29 and B-24 are scheduled to arrive on Monday, May 18 at noon. Accompanying aircraft are scheduled to arrive on Monday as well. The aircraft will be staged at the Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional FBO ramp located at Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport, 7265 Air Terminal Drive, Elm City, NC 27822. The event will be open to the public Wednesday through Monday, May 20 through May 25 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Access to the ramp where the warbirds are parked is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 11-17 and free for children 10 and under. The T-6, the PT-13, and the RC-45J will be offering rides each day. The B-29 flies on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The B-24 flies on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Cockpit tours of the B-29 and B-24 will be available each day beginning at 9:00 a.m., except on Saturday, Sunday and Monday when they will begin at noon.

Rides may be booked in advance at AirPowerTour.org where additional information about the event may also be found.