Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
History Comes to Life Showcase
Date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 | 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Location: Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Categories: Special Events
Join Wings Exploration of Flight, in partnership with the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing, from August 30 – September 2 to experience rare historic aircraft up close! The featured aircraft of this event include the C-47 “That’s All, Brother” that led the invasion on D-Day in 1944 and the vintage B-25J Mitchell WWII bomber “Yellow Rose”. Also on the ramp will be the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association and their Vietnam Helicopter War Museum.
Wings Members – Sign in to receive $5 off per ticket!
Photo above (right) courtesy of Mindi Russell.
Featured Aircraft
“That’s All, Brother” is the C-47 troop carrier aircraft that led the airborne invasion on D-Day, June 6, 1944, carrying 101st Airborne Division paratroopers into France.
“Yellow Rose” is a B-25 Mitchell bomber like the those flown by the Doolittle Raiders in the Raid Over Tokyo on April 18, 1942.
Photo Courtesy of Mindi Russell.
Flight pricing and availability vary. Ground tours will be available when the plane is not flying or being moved on the ramp. Admission to the showcase is included with purchase of a flight ticket – show your flight ticket confirmation at entry to receive showcase admission.
Vietnam Helicopter War Museum
Experience the interactive traveling Vietnam Helicopter Museum from the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association! See unique memorabilia, meet veteran helicopter pilots and more.
Food Trucks
Enjoy some delicious food from a local food truck!
August 30: Denver Taco Truck
August 31: Colorado Coney Company & The Pizza Box Truck
September 1: 2 Salty Sarges & Mukja
September 2: Cachai Chilean Food
Food purchases are not included in admission.
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