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 privately owned historic Travel Air biplanes (1927-1932 originals and replicas) touring the Midwest to share aviation passion and history.
- The tour includes stops in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, concluding with a display at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 22 through 29.
- Attendees can view static displays, watch aerial demonstrations, take paid flights ($80 for two, $125 for one), and hear pilots tell stories about their vintage aircraft.
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