Now that millions of people in the US are being vaccinated against the coronavirus each week, the country is inching towards some sort of return to normalcy. For warbird fans, the announcement from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) that their B-17 bomber Aluminum Overcast is returning to a 2021 national tour is welcome news—and takes the aviation community one step closer to finally putting the COVID-19 pandemic at our six.
Warbird Fans Welcome Return of EAA’s B-17 on Tour
Key Takeaways:
- The Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast, is resuming its 2021 national tour for public flights, marking a return to normalcy for warbird enthusiasts.
- The tour will implement strict COVID-19 safety protocols, including mandatory masks, interior disinfection after each flight, and the temporary suspension of ground tours.
- The B-17 tour includes stops in multiple states, culminating at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, offering participants an emotional connection to World War II history.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
