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) is resuming its national tour for the B-17 bomber *Aluminum Overcast* in 2021, signaling a step toward post-pandemic normalcy for warbird enthusiasts.
- The tour will operate with strict COVID-19 safety protocols, including mandatory masks for passengers, interior aircraft disinfection after each flight, and the temporary suspension of ground tours.
- The 1945-built B-17, maintained by EAA since 1981, offers public flights designed to provide an emotional connection to "The Greatest Generation," with stops planned across several states and an appearance at EAA AirVenture.
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