On Saturday you may have heard the rumble of engines in the sky over Gloucester and looked up to see an astonishing sight: a vintage World War Two bomber or fighter plane cruising overhead. The planes are owned by the Collings Foundation in Stow, MA, and every year as part of the “Wings of Freedom” tour they fly into Beverly Airport for a weekend. The tour, which includes a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber, B-24J Liberator bomber, B-25 Mitchell bomber, and a P-51 Mustang, will be at the airport on Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm. You can even pay to ride in one as they cruise from Beverly to Gloucester and back. For more information, visit the Collings Foundation.
The Collings Foundation B-25 Mitchell bomber spotted in the sky over Niles Pond on Saturday afternoon.
Good Morning Gloucester 
They come to Seattle each summer — I know when they’re here, because you just can’t mistake the sound of those wonderful old radial engines. Thanks to the brave men and women who flew them!
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Saw (and heard) the Collins Foundation’s B-17 and B-24 roae over the harbor yesterday afternoon. Awe inspiring to know that these 70 year old aircraft and their brave young crews defeated America’s enemies so long ago.
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Yes was thinking about that Bill and MAJack, so much history, such brave aviators. Every time they flew overhead my husband ran outside to check which one it was. His birthday is around this time of year and I know he would love to ride on one when they are here next year.
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They are quite a view and ride had a friend who flew on May find this one helpful! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
http://www.century-of-flight.net/Aviation%20history/WW2/The%20B-17%20and%20B-29.htm
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