AirExpo 2015 Offers Once in a Lifetime Rides in Boeing B-17, Yankee Lady

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - June 17, 2015 - PRLog -- June 5, 2015 (Eden Prairie, MN ) The Yankee Air Museum’s Boeing B-17, Yankee Lady will be one of the featured WWII Aircraft at this year’s AirExpo. In addition to being on display, patrons can purchase a ride in this historic aircraft for an experience of a lifetime.

The Boeing B-17, nicknamed the “Flying Fortress”, is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930′s for the United States Air Force. From its introduction in 1938, the B-17 Flying Fortress evolved through numerous design advances. The B-17 was primarily employed by the U.S.A.F. and was given the task of destroying enemy war facilities through precision strategic bombardment during World War II. The Flying Fortress quickly proved to be a strategic weapon for the U.S. as a potent, high-flying, long-range bomber that was able to not only defend itself but also return home regardless of substantial damage. The B-17 secured itself as an effective weapons system by dropping more bombs than any other U.S. aircraft throughout WWII.

As of September 2012, only 10 airframes remain flyable! The Yankee Air Mu’eum's award winning B-17G Yankee Lady, is one of the finest example of this type of aircraft still flying in the world today. Take a step back in history as you learn more about this magnificent aircraft or better yet, book your ride now to personally experience a treasured piece of history!

To book your ride on the B-17, Yankee Lady, visit http://www.airexpo-mn.org/aircraft.html.

More information about AirExpo 2015 and the Evening with Eagles dinner can be found on the show’s web site (http://www.airexpo-mn.org/).  For specific questions please contact John Berg at 952-746-6100