![]() This is probably as close to performing a ‘torpedo run’ as one can get. “So, we’re looking forward to letting the public see and hear the aircraft that helped train pilots, perform forward reconnaissance, and take the fight to the front door of the Axis powers during WWII.”įor those who want to experience what it might have been like to fly a WWII mission in the TBM ‘Avenger,’ the CAF Capital Wing is offering a “Torpedo Mission” experience, which includes a mission profile, aeronautical map of the flight area, a flight suit for the duration of the flight, and an extensive pre-flight briefing by the pilot and crew just as done in WWII. “When talking with the airport staff, they mentioned that it’s been a few of years since any warbirds visited Frederick,” said Cliff Davis, CAF Development Officer. ![]() Flights not sold out in advance will be available for purchase on-site the day of the event. The event, which entry and parking are free to the public, may purchase their warbird rides in advance at. Additionally, a special “Potomac River – Point of Rocks” flight has been created just for this location, which will fly right past the Flying Ace Farm in Loudoun, Virginia, the county’s first farm distillery and brewery. Buy two rides and get the “Pilot’s Package” of dog tags, flight certificate and aircraft booklet for free. The Frederick “Warbirds Rides Showcase” is providing a special Father’s Day weekend offer at this event. Residents in central Maryland, Baltimore, Washington DC and Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to buy a Warbird Ride in one of three vintage aircraft: the TBM ‘Avenger’ “Doris Mae,” L-5 ‘Sentinel’ “Gayle Ann,” or open-cockpit Coast Guard N2S-4 ‘Stearman’. ![]() The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), based in Culpeper, VA, is bringing its WWII Warbird Showcase to the Frederick (MD) Municipal Airport on Saturday and Sunday June 19 and 20. ![]() Warbird rides available Saturday and Sunday June 19 and 20 ![]()
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