Sentimental Journey B-17
Rolling for takeoff…
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The sound just before takeoff as members of the media were invited to take a ride aboard the fully restored World War II-era B-17 Flying Fortress, “Sentimental Journey” Friday afternoon at the Lewiston/Nez Perce County Regional Airport.
The plane is on display at the airport over the Independence Day holiday weekend. The public is invited to stop by and take a tour inside the aircraft for $5 or enjoy a ride for $425.
Vintage aircraft like Sentimental Journey are a common attraction at big air shows across the country. But officials say its a rare event for an aircraft like the B-17 to visit regional airports like Lewiston. Pilot Jay Gates, who’s been a member of the Sentimental Journey flight crew for about 10 years says that’s not necessarily the case with this aircraft.
Pilot Jay Gates comments
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Sentimental Journey will be on display until 6pm Friday and again from 9am to 6pm both Saturday and Sunday. In conjunction with the event, the LC Vallley Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be offering free airplane rides in single engine aircraft for all kids ages 8 to 17 Saturday from 8am to noon PDT.
Along with free rides, the EAA will also have beverages and hot dogs at the event.
