Dallas, Texas, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Commemorative Air Force’s Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow returns to the skies this coming Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 11-13, 2022. The interactive occasion options spectacular flying demonstrations, battle reenactments, veteran appearances, residing historical past encampments, hands-on household and academic actions, plane rides, cockpit excursions, and extra. Tickets for Wings Over Dallas are at the moment on sale at www.wingsoverdallas.org, with advance buy reductions out there.
More than forty World War II-era plane – together with bombers, fighters, and assist airplanes – are anticipated to take part within the airshow. Aircraft featured this 12 months embody the B-29 Superfortress FIFI, B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil, C-47 That’s All, Brother, P-51 Mustang Tuskegee Airmen, B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders, and extra will take part in aerial actions and historic reenactments of air battles. Wings Over Dallas can even function TORA, TORA, TORA, an aerial reenactment of the assault on Pearl Harbor full with pyrotechnic results.
In addition to the spectacular aerial shows, attendees additionally will take pleasure in actions on the bottom together with residing historical past encampments that present the genuine classic army feeling and permit the group to step again in time. Through the occasion’s Veterans Voices, members of the Greatest Generation, together with World War II veterans and a Rosie Riveter, will share their private tales of service and sacrifice.
At the occasion’s Aviation Discovery Zone, college students will have the ability to take part in hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) actions and discover numerous careers in aviation via simulated experiences. Students can earn rewards primarily based on finishing workstations, together with make-and-take riveting actions, flight simulators, pre-flight plane inspection checks, and extra.
On Friday, November 11, Wings Over Dallas will host an “Education Day” permitting 1000’s of space college students to expertise World War II historical past up shut. This distinctive alternative is free for a restricted variety of lecturers and college students who register upfront on-line and can function residing historical past shows, interactive displays, and veterans sharing their tales with college students.
“Wings Over Dallas is the perfect way for families to honor our nation’s veterans,” mentioned Hank Coats, CAF President, and CEO. “This residing historical past expertise celebrates the courageous women and men who served our nation and their classes of management, character, and selfless service. We’re proud that Wings Over Dallas is turning into the pre-eminent World War II-themed airshow within the nation in addition to an essential a part of the continued growth of southern Dallas and the whole north Texas area.”
Event Details
Dates: November 11-13, 2022
Times: Friday 9 a.m. to three p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to five p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to five p.m.
Location: Dallas Executive Airport, 5303 Challenger Dr., Dallas, Texas 75387
Tickets can be found on-line. Prices vary from $10 – $84
About the Commemorative Air Force
Founded in 1957, the Commemorative Air Force has amassed greater than 180 World War II plane – the most important assortment of flying classic army warbirds on this planet. Through the work of greater than 12,000 volunteers throughout 85 models, the CAF’s academic outreach applications attain an estimated 20 million Americans annually, offering distinctive, compelling hands-on entry to historical past. For extra details about the Commemorative Air Force, go to www.commemorativeairforce.org.
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