PORT ANGELES — Those who want to see vintage World War II-era planes or ride in one of them will have an extra day and a half to do so.
The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom stopover in Port Angeles, originally planned to end Wednesday, has been extended through Thursday, said area stop coordinator Alan Barnard.
The restored vintage aircraft — a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-24 Liberator and a P-51 Mustang — will land at William R. Fairchild International Airport on Monday for a 31⁄2-day stopover on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Tour inside
People can tour the inside of the planes at the airport’s east general aviation ramp.
The cost for a tour is $12 for adults or $6 for kids younger than 12. World War II veterans can tour the planes for free. No reservations are needed.
Hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
For the ultimate experience, people can reserve half-hour flights aboard the B-17 or B-24 for $425 per person.
Flights aboard the P-51 are being offered for $2,200 for a half-hour or $3,200 for an hour. “Stick time” will be offered in the dual-control Mustang.
Flights fees are tax-deductible.
Phone 800-568-8924 for reservations.
For more information about Wings of Freedom, visit www.collingsfoundation.org.
