B-25 Rides in California

bomberflight · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 7:36 am

I regularly get emails from people asking for advice as to when or where can they take rides in WW2 aircraft via my website ( bomberflight.info )
but I have one now that I need help with !

The lady concerned wants to buy a B-25 ride for her husbands 50th birthday in November ~ they live in Orange County ~ California.

She's just missed the Collings tour stop at Long Beach ( DOH ! ) and I can't find anything else to suggest to her ........ :oops:

They are willing to drive up to 100 miles from home and a flight thats earlier than Novemeber is OK

Any Ideas Please ?

RickH · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 7:42 am

I don't know how far these are from her but here's where Tondelayo is and will be :

5/19 - 5/21 Hollister, CA (B-17, B-24 & B-25)
Airport: Hollister Municipal Airport (3O7)
Location: Gavilan Aviation
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5/22 - 5/24 Concord, CA (B-17, B-24 & B-25)
Airport: Buchanan Field Airport
Location: Pacific States Aviation

bomberflight · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 9:24 am

Thanks Rick

Tondelayo was my first thought too ~ I check these airports for distance on AirNav.com and they are approx 250 nautical miles away ( and thats in a straight line ! )

So the search continues ........

Jerry O'Neill · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 10:19 am

While I'm not sure their B-25 is part of their Membership Rides Program, you might want to contact Planes of Fame at Chino. They have a B-25 and it may be part of the ride program. Never hurts to ask!
Jerry

Scepter · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 10:57 am

RickH wrote:

I don't know how far these are from her but here's where Tondelayo is and will be :

5/19 - 5/21 Hollister, CA (B-17, B-24 & B-25)
Airport: Hollister Municipal Airport (3O7)
Location: Gavilan Aviation
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hmmm...I might have to go there sat.You never know what you'll see at hollis....

Sven

wendovertom · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 12:20 pm

I don't have the website right now but you should also check out "pacific prowler" they give rides and will be doing so in Wendover the week of August 21-26. They also offer the opportunity to ride from one show to another as part of the crew.

Tom P.

Alan Brooks · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 12:38 pm

Another option might be "Old Glory". Owned by John Ward, but operated with Taigh Ramey at his Twin Beech shop in Stockton, Ca. I believe they do fly some shows, so it might be worth a call to see where they will be in the near future. Alan
http://www.twinbeech.com/vintage_aircraft.htm

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11324

Not sure of the legalities these days, but Planes of Fame should be able to arange it in Chino. In fact, your friends can see the B-25 fly this weekend at the Chino Airshow. You could probably take up the whole family!

SparrowV12 · **Posted:** Sat May 20, 2006 10:56 pm

The 3 bombers are in Hollister until tomorrow. Then I think they go to Napa and a few other places. The following week, I believe for all week, they will be at Moffett Field in San Jose.

Sparrow

Cindy · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 5:49 pm

You can make arrangements for B-25 orientation flights at POF. I don't know the current donation required though.

bomberflight · **Posted:** Wed May 24, 2006 2:24 pm

Thanks everyone for the assistance !

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