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 (EAA)'s B-17 bomber, *Aluminum Overcast*, is resuming its national tour in 2021, offering public flights across several states.
- Strict COVID-19 safety protocols, including mandatory masks, interior disinfection after each flight, and no ground tours, have been implemented based on airline procedures.
- The tour aims to connect aviation fans with World War II history and honor "The Greatest Generation" through direct experience with the historic aircraft.
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