A group of open cockpit Travel Air biplanes are cruising around the Midwest on what’s called the American Barnstormers Tour. The privately owned historic airplanes were built between 1927 and 1932 (some are replicas), and the owners put together the tour to share their passion for the airplanes and the barnstormer history. Some of the 11 airplanes on the tour have come from far distances to join the group. One of the Travel Airs, a 1928 Travel Air 3000 model, was shipped from England to Florida and it toured the southeastern U.S. before joining the tour. The Sky Siren and Sun Siren, which recently took its very first flight, flew in from southern California.
2018 American Barnstormers Tour Takes Off
Key Takeaways:
- The American Barnstormers Tour features a group of privately owned historic (or replica) Travel Air biplanes, built between 1927 and 1932, cruising the Midwest.
- The tour aims to share the owners' passion for these airplanes and barnstorming history, making multiple stops before concluding at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 22-29.
- Attendees can view the aircraft on static display, watch aerial demonstrations, and take paid passenger rides (for $80-$125), with pilots sharing stories about their planes.
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