Commemorative Air Force

AirPower History Tour at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force make a stop at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) on their nationwide 2021 AirPower History Tour. The CAF brought their Boeing B-29 Superfortress “FIFI”, North American P-51D Mustang “Gunfighter”, North American AT-6 Texan, and Boeing PT-13 biplane on the tour and all aircraft were available for ride flights during their week long stay. Poor weather on the weekend delayed the scheduled ride flights on the B-29 “FIFI” until the weather had passed each day. The other aircraft were kept busy all week giving rides to numerous eager passengers.

26-31May21

May 24th, 2021

Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour arrival day at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)

CAF's Boeing B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” Arrival & Shutdown

The Commemorative Air Force bring their B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” to Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) on their 2021 AirPower History Tour. Video includes bonus US Navy P-8A Poseidon Touch-n-Go’s and a Bell 407 Helicopter Departure.

24May21

Boeing PT-13 Stearman Biplane Arrival - Takeoff - Landing - Shutdown

The Commemorative Air Force bring their Boeing PT-13 Stearman to Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) on the 2021 AirPower History Tour. The Stearman was available for ride flights and several visitors took advantage of the opportunity.

24-25May21

CAF AT-6 Texan Startup - Takeoff - Flyover - Landing at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force bring their North American AT-6 Texan trainer to Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) on their 2021 AirPower History Tour. The AT-6 Texan was available for ride flights and several visitors took advantage of the opportunity.

25May21

May 26th, 2021

CAF AirPower History Tour at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)

May 27th, 2021

CAF AirPower History Tour at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)

CAF P-51D Mustang “Gunfighter” Overhead Break & Landing

The Commemorative Air Force bring their North American P-51D Mustang “Gunfighter” to Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) on the 2021 AirPower History Tour. The Mustang performed an overhead break on its landing approach and then was taxied back to the hangers for the night.

27May21

CAF Boeing PT-13 Stearman - Ride Flight 01 - Preflight-Takeoff-Overhead Break-Landing

The Commemorative Air Force bring their PT-13 Stearman to Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) on their 2021 AirPower History Tour. The Stearman was available for ride flights and several visitors took advantage of the opportunity.

27May21

CAF Boeing PT-13 Stearman - Ride Flight 02 - Preflight-Takeoff-Overhead Break-Landing

The Commemorative Air Force bring their PT-13 Stearman to Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) on their 2021 AirPower History Tour. The Stearman was available for ride flights and several visitors took advantage of the opportunity.

27May21

May 28th, 2021

CAF AirPower History Tour at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)

May 29th, 2021

CAF AirPower History Tour at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)

CAF Boeing B-29 Superfortress "FIFI" Ride Experience at AirPower History Tour at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force’s Boeing B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” takes passengers on a ride flight experience during the 2021 AirPower History Tour stop at Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI).

29May21

CAF P-51D Mustang "Gunfighter" Ride Flight Experience at AirPower History Tour Stop

A lucky gentleman paid to take a ride flight experience in the Commemorative Air Force’s P-51D Mustang “Gunfighter” on a Saturday afternoon during the 2021 AirPower History Tour stop at Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) in Blountville, TN.

29May21

CAF North American AT-6 Texan Ride Flight at AirPower History Tour at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force’s North American AT-6 Texan trainer takes passengers on a ride flight experience during the 2021 AirPower History Tour stop at Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI).

29May21

CAF PT-13 Stearman Biplane Ride Flight Experience on AirPower History Tour at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force’s PT-13 Stearman biplane takes a passenger on a ride flight experience during the AirPower History Tour stop at Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI).

29May21

May 30th, 2021

CAF AirPower History Tour at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)

CAF P-51D Mustang "Gunfighter" Ride Flight Experience at AirPower History Tour at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force’s North American P-51D Mustang “Gunfighter” takes passengers on ride flight experiences during the 2021 AirPower History Tour stop at Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI).

30May21

CAF North American AT-6 Texan Ride Flight at AirPower History Tour at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force’s North American AT-6 Texan trainer takes a passenger on a ride flight experience during the 2021 AirPower History Tour stop at Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI).

30May21

CAF Boeing PT-13 Stearman Biplane Ride Flights at AirPower History Tour at TRI

The Commemorative Air Force’s Boeing PT-13 Stearman biplane is kept busy taking passengers on ride flight experiences during the AirPower History Tour stop at Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI).

30May21

May 31st, 2021

CAF AirPower History Tour at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)

CAF AirPower History Tour Warbird Departure Day-B-29 Superfortress, P-51D Mustang, AT-6 Texan, PT-13

Morning fog gave way to blue skies as a flight of four warbirds from the Commemorative Air Force depart Tri-Cities Airport (KTRI) on their way to Baltimore Maryland for the next stop of the 2021 AirPower History Tour. Aircraft departing included B-29 Superfortress "FIFI", P-51D Mustang "Gunfighter", AT-6 Texan, and PT-13 Stearman biplane.

31May21

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