Warbird Expo at Indy Exec (TYQ) | June 6-8

Experience historic American military aviation up close! Don’t miss this chance to come aboard vintage warbirds presented by the Commemorative Air Force. Tour and fly on the celebrated paratroop transport, That’s All, Brother, the original C-47 Skytrain paratroop transport that led the allied airborne invasion over Normandy on D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

Accompanied by two other historic World War II planes, all three are noteworthy for their level of restoration and historic importance and will be hosted by Jet Access (formally First Wing Jet Center) for just three days a Indianapolis Executive Airport. The public is invited to enjoy onboard tours, or take the ultimate, living history flight experience and see Indianapolis from the sky.

Additional aircraft include a PT-26 trainer, the popular SNJ/T-6 Texan advanced trainer in which thousands of airman trained for combat, and two twin engine Navy transport, in which the whole family can fly together.

All the warbirds will offer cockpit tours and flights to the public beginning Tuesday, June 6. Warbird flights start as low as $199 for a seat on the PT-26 trainer, $100 for a seat on the navy transport, $275 for a paratrooper seat in the paratroop transport, and $380 for a seat in the SNJ trainer.

Tour admission: $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12. $20 for family of two adults and up to three children.

For flight reservations or info, call 855-359-2217 or visit gulfcoastwing.org

Indianapolis Executive Airport, 11329 E. State Road 32, Zionsville, IN 46077


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