.png){kind=logo}
.jpg)
Coming to
Durant, OK
Eaker Regional Airport
Saturday, June 17
FREE Admission FREE Parking
See President Eisenhower's 1955
air force one
Plus these other historic aircraft...
1955 Aero Commander L-26B "Ike's Bird"
"Ike's Bird" is the smallest plane ever to be used as AIR FORCE ONE.
See it plus all these other historic aircraft... for
FREE
Durant, OK
Eaker Regional Airport
Saturday, June 17
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Main Terminal Ramp
10 Waldron Drive
Durant, OK
These Historic Aircraft are Scheduled to Attend,
subject to weather and maintenance.
"Ike's Bird" Aero Commander L-26B
Relive history by riding on the smallest plane to fly as Air Force One. Sit in the President's seat and feel history come alive. The plane holds three passengers.
Ride prices start at $245.
The 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and Noon flights on Ike's Bird are both SOLD OUT.
Flight remain available at:
9:00 am
1:00 pm
Go online now to get your reservations before they are all sold.
Visit our Ride Desk at the event to purchase a ride on any of the following aircraft.
Douglas R4D "Ready For Duty"
The R4D is the Navy version of the venerable DC-3. This aircraft was used extensively during WWII and is credited with sinking a Nazi submarine.
The plane will be available for tours of the cockpit.
Beechcraft T-34 "Mentor"
.jpeg)
The T-34 trained nearly every jet pilot between 1955 and 1980. There's a stick between your legs and a clear canopy above. The plane holds one passenger.
Prices start at $295.
Beechcraft C-45 "Bucket of Bolts"
During and after World War II the C-45 saw military service as a light transport, light bomber, aircrew trainer (for bombing, navigation and gunnery), photo-reconnaissance, and "mother ship" for target drones. The plane holds four to five passengers.
Prices start at $150.
SAVE $20... Ride before 11:00 am and get $20 off.
Cessna T-41 Mescalero
.jpg)
The Cessna T-41 Mescalero is a military version of the popular Cessna 172, operated by the United States Air Force and Army, as well as the armed forces of various other countries as a pilot-training aircraft.
Stearman PT-17
The Stearman was the primary trainer aircraft flown by the Allied nations before and during WWII. Take a ride in this open cockpit biplane and feel the wind in your hair. The plane holds one passenger.
Prices start at $295. For ride reservations on the Stearman click here.
.png)
This FREE Barnstormer Saturday event is sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. The CAF is the largest flying museum in the world. Relive history, honor our veterans and preserve aviation history. By purchasing a ride in the aircraft you are helping to fund and keep these priceless aircraft flying.
Thanks for your support...
