Wings of Freedom soar into Glendale

The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour is bringing three refurbished World War II aircraft to the Glendale Airport Tuesday through April 24.

Visitors can tour a B-24 Liberator, a B-17 Flying Fortress and a rare dual-control P-51 Mustang (adults $12, $6 for children under 12). For a tax-deductible donation, take a 30-minute flight in one of these planes.

The B-17 and B-24 bombers were the backbone of the American air war from 1942 to 1945 and were famous for their ability to sustain damage and still accomplish the mission. The P-51C is a rare two-seat model used to train pilots.

Flights on the P-51C are $2,200 for 30 minutes and $3,200 for a full hour. For reservations and information on flights, call 800-568-8924.

Tour hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and April 23 and 9 a.m. to noon April 24.

Glendale Municipal Airport is at the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Glen Harbor Boulevard.

The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit educational foundation devoted to organizing "living history" events that allow people to learn about their heritage and history through direct participation.

For information, visit www.collingsfoundation.org or contact Bill Andres at 602-427-7310.