WWII Wings of Freedom Tour flying in to Groton-New London Airport
23 Aug 2019
Community Interest
Five World War II bomber and fighter aircraft will visit the Groton-New London Airport from Sept. 9 to 11, part of the Collings Foundation's 110-city nationwide Wings of Freedom Tour in honor of WWII veterans.
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine," B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” B-25 Mitchell "Tondelayo" bombers, P-51 Mustang "Toulouse Nuts" and P-40 Warhawk "Jaws" fighters will fly into the Groton-New London Airport at noon Sept. 9 and remain on display until the aircraft departs at noon Sept. 11.
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