Vintage B-17 to be on display over holiday weekend

Sentimental Journey B-17

Sentimental Journey B-17

The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Lewiston is inviting the public to tour and perhaps take a ride on the most fully restored World War II B-17 Flying Fortress in existence this weekend a the Nez Perce County Regional Airport.

EAA spokesman Frank Miles says the aircraft, Sentimental Journey, which took part in countless campaigns over Europe, will be on display beginning Friday afternoon.

EAA spokesman Frank Miles comments

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Rare aircraft like the B-17 are seldom seen in smaller airports like Lewiston.

Miles continues

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Display dates and times are Friday from noon to 6pm PDT and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm PDT both days.

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