Flying Legends of Victory Tour Coming To Waukesha

WAUKESHA, WI — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour will be at the Waukesha County Airport Tuesday through Sunday.

The tour showcases a collection of rare historical military planes, including the “Maid in the Shade” B-25 bomber. The event also provides the opportunity to take rides on the plane.

The B-25 was developed by North American Aviation and was used mainly as a low-altitude attack bomber. Nearly 10,000 B-25s were produced, and the “Maid in the Shade” is one of 34 still flying today.

The Commemorative Air Force, a nonprofit organization out of Texas that sponsors the tour, acquires, restores and preserves a collection of combat aircraft that were flown by all military services of the United States.

Group volunteers will be on site to answer questions, coordinate rides, give tours of the aircraft and sell souvenirs, among other things, the Flying Legends of Victory website said.

Throughout the summer, the Commemorative Air Force shows World War II planes to the public to educate people about the role of aviation in combat history.

Tour Information

• Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tickets: $10 per person/$20 for a family of four. Purchase tour tickets at the gate. No reservation required.
• Rides: Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Ride Pricing: B-25 Bomber, $325 per waist compartment seat (four available). $590 per jump seat (three available).

For more information on registering, visit the website.