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FIFI, B-29 SUPERFORTRESS VISITS MOBILE

date:Friday, February 24, 2012 time:9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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address:1891-9TH ST/BROOKLEY COMPLEX MOBILE, AL 36615  Mobile, AL 36601
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FIFI, the B-29 Superfortress and queen of the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) fleet of vintage military aircraft, kicks off its nine week southeast U.S. tour in Mobile, Ala. February 24. The airplane will be accessible to the public Fri., Sat. and Sun., Feb. 24, 25 and 26. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the cockpit and also purchase rides in the airplane. Ride information may be found at www.RideB29.com or by calling (432) 413-4100.

Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 8,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation.

cost:Nominal donation for cockpit tours. category:Arts and Entertainment website:Click to visit the site
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