(DALLAS, May 14, 2018) The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour will bring the sights, sound, and stories of World War II aviation to Jackson May 21-23. FIFI, one of only two B-29 bombers in the world that still fly, will be accompanied by a C-45 Expeditor, T-6 Texan, PT-13 Stearman and T-34 Mentor.

The tour’s collection of World War II aircraft provides powerful, hands on history lessons to audiences across North America. Visitors to the ramp will be able to view the aircraft up close and tour the cockpit when the airplane is not flying.

 

The aircraft will be staged at the Main Terminal Building at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, 266 Grady Montgomery Drive, Jackson, TN 38301. The event is open to the public Monday, May 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday, May 22-23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Access to the ramp is $10 for adults and $5 for youth age 10 through 18. Children under age 10 are admitted free. Rides range from $85 to $1595 depending on aircraft type. Rides may be booked in advance at AirPowerTour.org where additional information about the event may also be found.

About the CAF B-29 Superfortress FIFI:

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress, first flown in 1942, began active service in 1944 and is perhaps best known as the aircraft whose missions over Japan helped bring about the end of World War II. It was designed as a replacement for the older B-17s and B-24s, with longer range and greater bomb loads. The B-29 was also used in the Korean War in the early 1950s and was a staple of the U.S. Air Force until later that decade. FIFI was acquired by the CAF in the early 1970s when a group of CAF members found her at the U.S. Navy Proving Ground at China Lake, California where she was intended to be used as a missile target. The airplane was rescued and restored and has flown for over 40 years traveling coast to coast each year attracting large crowds at every tour stop. Learn more about FIFI and her tour schedule at www.AirPowerTour.org.