Adventure awaits Detroit-area residents desiring a visceral experience on historic aircraft this weekend at the Yankee Air Museum. On Saturday, July 15^th you can fly in a Huey helicopter with the doors wide open and the wind rushing over your face. Or encounter the power, nimbleness and iconic sound of radial engines of the World War II battle-tested B-25 on Sunday, July 16th. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience history in flight.

Come and see how this Vietnam War Huey operates and then decide if a ride is for you! For only $125.00, you can take a thrilling 10-minute flight with a new perspective from the air.  This experience is not your typical airplane ride; you’ll feel the difference from lift-off to landing. Book your ride/time in advance or take a chance and walk up that day. Rides occur from 10:00 am until noon; to order tickets in advance go to   https://yankeeairmuseum.org/fly/#huey or just walk up at the Yankee Air Museum, located at 47884 D Street, Belleville, Michigan to see what’s available.

Take a ride into yesteryear on the B-25 Rosie’s Reply on July 16th at the Roush Aeronautics Center located on the Willow Run Airport at 48075 Tyler Rd, Van Buren Charter Township, MI 48111. Our B-25D-35 is the only flying model of that aircraft today and is one of very few aircraft that experienced combat during WWII. Public rides on the B-25 are available at 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. The ride is a 20-minute experience and costs $475.00 per person for one of four rear-compartment seats, which also gives access to the turret and tail section.  Two flight deck and nose seats are also available for $575. To reserve your seat, go to https://yankeeairmuseum.org/fly/#b25.

Experience a ride that thousands of Allied troops took during World War II on a C-47 airplane on July 15th at the History on Wheels event located at Grosse Ile Municipal Airport at 9601 Groh Road, Grosse Ile, MI 48138. Experience Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Motorcycles at the event which has a $5 entry fee, but children 10 and under are free. The gates open at 10:00 am and close at 2:00 pm. Take a quick ride around the pattern in an aircraft that pays homage to the heroic crews operating in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater of World War II.

For thrill-seekers desiring a once-in-a-lifetime experience, rides on the C-47 are available at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. This short introductory ride called “Fly The Pattern”, is $95.00 per person. Order now at https://yankeeairmuseum.org/fly/#c47 or take a chance and walk up the day of the flight.

The C-47, Hairless Joe, is owned and operated by the Yankee Air Museum and was one of the most vital pieces of military equipment in winning the war according to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The C-47 Skytrain was developed from the Douglas DC-3 civilian airliner.  One of the most mass-produced aircraft in history with 11,000 manufactured before and during WWII, there are still 172 of the aircraft flying today. Also known as the Gooney Bird, the C-47 was built to last.

About Yankee Air Museum

Established in 1981 the Yankee Air Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.  The Yankee Air Museum dedicates itself to educating individuals through the history of American aeronautics, the aerospace industry, and its associated technologies while inspiring generations through personal experiences to instill pride in our national accomplishments. Visit  www.yankeeairmuseum.org to discover more or call 734-483-4030.