Vintage planes on display in Wheeling
Several World War II-era planes are on display through noon Monday at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour.
The tour, now in its 23rd year, is an effort to educate younger Americans about U.S. defense operations and honor those who have fought in wars over the years.
The event is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. to noon Monday. A viewing and inside tour of an aircraft is $12 for adults and $6 for children.
A half-hour ride in the B-17 and B-24 are available for $425 a person. P-51 flights are $2,200 for half an hour and $3,200 for a full hour.
A B-17 is among the World War II planes on display during a Wings of Freedom stop at Chicago Executive Airport Friday.
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
A B-24 and a P-51 Mustang arrive at Chicago Executive Airport Friday to be put on display.
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
A B-24 lands prior to its display for the Wings of Freedom stop at Chicago Executive Airport Friday.
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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