WWII Bomber Planes in Athens

Athens, GA – Three WWII bomber planes will be on display for viewing at Athens-Ben Epps airport this week. Visitors can tour the restored aircraft and can even fly in the plans for $450 for 30 minutes. Walk through tours are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. They’ll be flying in today at noon and on display today until 4:30 pm. Tomorrow they will be on display from 9am-4:30pm and again on Wednesday from 9am-noon.

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This B-17 Flying Fortress is the last one in the world that is still flying.

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A WWII veteran shares his stories with aviation fans

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