B-25 Rides in California

[bomberflight]

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 ........

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

Any Ideas Please ?

[RickH]

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
-
5/22 - 5/24 Concord, CA (B-17, B-24 & B-25)
Airport: Buchanan Field Airport
Location: Pacific States Aviation

[bomberflight]

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]

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]

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
-

hmmm...I might have to go there sat.You never know what you'll see at hollis....

Sven

[wendovertom]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[bomberflight]

Thanks everyone for the assistance !

Blue Skies