Heavy Bombers Weekend 2016, Janesville, Wisconsin

The commemorative air force (caf) and experimental aircraft association (eaa) announce heavy bombers weekend 2016
By: EAA Chapter 93
 
JANESVILLE, Wis. - April 26, 2016 - PRLog -- Event in Janesville, Wisconsin July 22-24 features the B-29 Superfortress, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell, AC-47 Gunship, and Grumman C1-A.

In a fourth annual gathering of aircraft from the World War II and Vietnam War eras, the CAF and EAA are joining forces for a Heavy Bombers Weekend 2016 in Janesville, Wisconsin the weekend before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The event starts Friday, July 22, 2016 and will feature the world's only airworthy B-29 Superfortress FIFI; the B-17 Aluminum Overcast; the B-25 Yellow Rose; the AC-47 Gunship Spooky; and Grumman C1-A Trader. Other attending aircraft include two P-51 Mustangs, a C-45 Expeditor, two TBM Avengers, PT-13 Stearman, AT-6 Texan, two SNJ-5s, PT-26, KC-135 fuel tanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, and an L-29 jet. Many of the airplanes will be available for ground tours and rides. A Bell 47 Helicopter will also be offering rides. Additional ground tour aircraft include a Vietnam-era Huey helicopter and the Rockford REACT helicopter.

"We are excited to bring the AirPower History Tour to Janesville, Wisconsin," said Gerald Oliver, a member of the CAF B-29 Squadron. "The people of southern Wisconsin offered strong support for the 2013 through 2015 events so we are bringing yet another unique show in 2016 for the Janesville, Beloit, Rockford, and Madison area communities to enjoy." Sean Elliott, EAA vice president of advocacy and safety said, "This is a historic opportunity for the public to view, touch, photograph, climb-through, and even fly in these aircraft at one location. The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville offers an ideal venue for a three-day show on their way to EAA AirVenture the following week."

The event's main entrance will be in the brand-new terminal building at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, 1716 W Airport Rd., Janesville, WI 53546. Admission for a three-day ground tour ticket is $15 per person or $25 for families with children under 18. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 22 through 24. Jeff Skiles, resident of Oregon, Wisconsin and first officer from 'Miracle on the Hudson' US Airways Flight 1549 will be an acting flight crew member during the weekend piloting the CAF aircraft. Famous Dave's barbecue, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream - featuring Bombs Away ice cream flavor, Country Kettle Corn, local Boy Scout troop beverage sales, WWII re-enactors/vehicles, and CAF/EAA merchandise will be available daily. A fully restored 1942 Chevy Troop Hauler truck manufactured at the GM plant in Janesville will be on display. Vets Roll organization of Beloit is hosting a Veterans in the Spotlight event on the tarmac daily from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans will tell stories from their war time service under the wings of the warbirds.

Ride reservations are recommended in advance and can be made at http://www.heavybombersweekend.splashthat.com/. Or, call EAA reservations at (800) 359-6217 or CAF reservations at (432) 413-4100.

Sponsorship of Heavy Bombers Weekend is provided by - Gold Level: ABC Supply Co. Inc.; Silver Level: SC Aviation, Inc.; Bronze Level: Singlewire Software, LLC; Vets Roll, Inc.; The Shoe Box; Helicopter Specialties, Inc.; Charter Communications, Inc.; and Zimbrick GMC West.

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