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B-17 “Sentimental Journey”Arriving in Hamilton, Ontariofor “Flying Legends of Victory Tour”

Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum brings a rare chance to tour and

ride in an iconic warbird

Mesa, Arizona – (June 8, 2017) – One of the most iconic airplanes from World War II, B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey,”will make a stop in Hamilton, Ontario at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum as part of its Summer Flying Legends of Victory Tour across U.S. and Canada. The tour, made possible by the volunteers of the non-profit 501(c)3Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, includes three restored WWII combat aircraft: C-47/DC-3 Combat Legend “Old Number 30;” B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey;” and B-25 Bomber “Maid in the Shade.” These warbirds and their crew will visit approximately 50 cities from June throughOctober2017 to fulfill their mission of educating all generations about the role of aviation in combat.

The public will have the opportunity to climb aboard the B-17 Bomber to soak in the breathtaking stories of courage and service by Americans during one of the most important periods in U.S. history. The B-17is an exceptionally rare aircraft, as it’s one of 10 in the world that is still flying. Nicknamed the “Flying Fortress,” the B-17 was a strategic weapon in WWII because of its ability to suffer extensive battle damage and still return home. The public can book a ride in advance using the link below under pricing.

Information about the Hamilton, OntarioB-17 tour stop is as follows:

Dates and times:

  • Monday, June 26, 2017 – Sunday, July 2, 2017
  • Tour Hours: Monday, June 26, 2017: 2 pm – 6 pm; Tuesday, June 27 – Thursday, June 29, 2017: 9 am – 6 pm; Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2, 2017: 2 pm – 6 pm.
  • Ride Hours: Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2, 2017: 10 am – 1 pm

Pricing:

  • Tours cost $10 per person and $20for a family of four(NOTE: In Canada, it will be $14 per person and $28 for a family of four).
  • Seats are $425 USD per waist compartment seat and $850 USD for bombardier/navigator seats in the nose and are limited to 8 passengers per flight.
  • Ride reservations required. To reserve your seat, visit
  • For more information about the Flying Legends of Victory Tour, visit

Resources:
Photos/B-17 Fact Sheet can be found on our website:

A complete Flying Legends of Victory tour schedule is available at

Video of both B-25 and B-17: Video

Social Media:

  • CAF Airbase Arizona Facebook
  • CAF Airbase Arizona Twitter
  • CAF Airbase Arizona website
  • CAF Airbase Arizona YouTube

Logos:

  • Airbase Arizona logo
  • Flying Legends of Victory Tour logo

About the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (AZCAF) – Mesa, Arizona

AZCAF was founded in 1977 and is the 10thchapter of the Commemorative Air Force.It’s comprised of 500 member volunteers and seven flyable warbirds that offer Living History rides. The fully-restored and rare B-17 and B-25 Bombers and C-47/DC-3 Combat Legend conduct the Flying Legends of Victory Summer tour and visit approximately 50 cities throughout the United States and Canada. The AZCAF has 55,000 square feet of historical airplanes, relics, and educational exhibits, in addition to a working mechanics hangar.A Trip-Advisor Winner of Excellence, it’s one of the top-rated adventure attractions in Phoenix and regularly conducts tours for schools, businesses, and youth groups.

About theB-17 Bomber

Built in 1944, the B-17 “Sentimental Journey” is only one of 10 B-17s in the world that is still flying out of almost 13,000 produced from 1936 to 1945. 8,000 of them were lost in combat. The aircraft, developed by Boeing, was used in every theater of war from 1941 to 1945. The “Sentimental Journey” was originally manufactured and delivered to the U.S. Army Air Forces for war service in 1944 where she flew missions in the Pacific Theater. After the war she flew for training, testing and at-sea rescue missions and was eventually sold for surplus and used as a fire bomber. In 1978, the aircraft was purchased by a Commemorative Air Force (CAF) member and donated to the newly formed Arizona unit of the world-famous CAF. She was meticulously restored, maintained in tip-top condition, and is operated by all-volunteer crews from the membership of the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum.

About the Commemorative Air Force; Dallas, TX Headquarters

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) honors the men and women who built, maintained, and flew in airplanes during wartime. The organization believes that is best accomplished by maintaining these warbirds in flying condition and taking them to people to experience the sights and sounds of these treasured beauties in flight.

Collecting, restoring, and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to honoring Americanmilitary aviation through flight, exhibition, and remembrance. A non-profit educational organization, the CAF has more than 13,000 members and a fleet of 165 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 76 CAF units for care and operation. There are also four international affiliates in France, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Australia. For more information, visit

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