On Saturday, May 12, 2007, the B-29/B-24 Squadron will be hosting a fly-in at the Commemorative Air Force main hangar, Midland International Airport, to officially "unveil" the B-24A Liberator (formally known as Diamond Lil), after this winter's transformation from it's transport configuration back into a bomber. There is no way that our Squadron could host an actual airshow, nor will we be able to make it as grand an event as any of the other wonderful flyins and gatherings that will take place throughout the upcoming year. However, we just thought that since the Liberator often times gets the back seat to the B-29, this would be great time to let it shine for a moment.
So what we'd like to do is to invite any and all aircraft with a twin tail arrangement. This could range from Ercoupes to O-2's, from Beech 18's to B-25's, or Electras to Harpoons. Heck, if a P-38, AirTruk, C-119, or even the ellusive flying Twin Mustang flew in, that would be great too.
I'd like to even extend the olive branch and invite the Collins Foundation and their B-24. Either way, anything with more than one tail arrangement is invited.
This will be a one day event and a basic fly in. No real frills, just the ol' "$100 hamburger" (or more, depending on what you fly in). We will have at least burgers and hot dogs for lunch and discounted fuel (don't know how much yet) for fly in participants. The general public will also be invited to come and see the airplanes and the unveiling of our Liberator after this winter's transformation.
This is an idea I've had for many months now, but am still nervously working out the details. I would love to see all of those on the WIX website come out and join in on the fun. Perhaps a WIX gathering as well? I dunno. Anyway, y'all don't laugh at me too much with this idea. It may work out to be a great day of flying and airplane rides, or it may be a huge flop. I just had to start somewhere and thought this was a good place to mention it first.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to ask me on this thread or PM me.
Gary Austin
Crew Chief, B-29/B-24 Squadron
Commemorative Air Force