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Coming to
Greenville, TX
Majors Airport
Saturday, May 20
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
Greenville, TX
Greenville Majors Airport
Saturday, May 20
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Main Terminal Ramp
101 Majors Rd. Greenville, TX
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.
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.
Vultee BT-15 "Little Noodle"
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The BT-15 was the basic trainer flown by most American pilots during WWII. "Little Noodle" flies with one passenger.
Ride prices start at $295.
Beechcraft T-34 "Mentor"
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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.
Fairchild PT-19 "Pride of Corsicana"
The PT-19 trained more pilots to fly in WWII than any other plane. Ride along in the open cockpit and feel the wind in your hair. The plane holds one passenger.
Prices start at $195.
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.
Stinson L-5 "Miss Ziggy"
The L-5 is affectionately known as the "Flying Jeep". The primary purpose was courier, communications, artillery spotting and casualty evacuation. The plane holds one passenger.
Prices start at $99.
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 $275.
For advance reservations on the Stearman click HERE.
WASP T-6 "Nella"
Your ride on a T-6 will be aboard the CAF WASP Squadron's "Nella". "Nella" was an advanced training aircraft used at the all-female Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX where the WASP attended military flight training.
Prices start at $475.
For advance reservations on the T-6 click HERE.
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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...
