PRESS RELEASE The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land at Georgia’s Gwinnett County Airport (KZLU) where aircraft from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will join Doc’s History Restored Tour, March 21-24, 2024. The tour stop will include B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides, along with ground and cockpit tours of B-29 Doc, which is one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft built by the Boeing Company in Wichita during World War II. Multiple World War II historic aircraft from Airbase Georgia will also be available for rides and tours.
The aircraft participating in the event at Gwinnett County Airport, just a few miles northeast of Atlanta, include:
| Aircraft Offering Ride Flights* | Aircraft on Static Display
Bell P-63 Kingcobra FD-1G Corsair
*ride flight aircraft will be available for ground and cockpit tours when not executing ride operations. |
“As operators of these historic warbirds, it’s our mission to ensure the legacy of these magnificent machines and the stories they hold are not forgotten,” said Josh Wells, B-29 Doc executive director. “The stories of those who designed, built, flew, and maintained these unique aircraft must be preserved for future generations. Partnering with CAF Airbase Georgia expands the reach and impact of our shared missions and provides a unique and one-of-a-kind opportunity for people to get up close and personal with history.”
Ride flight tickets for the aircraft involved with this tour stop are on sale now; for the B-29 Doc via www.b29doc.com and for the P-51 via www.airbasegeorgia.org. Tickets for ground tours can be purchased at the gate during the event.
“The B-29 Doc is a spectacular restoration and fitting tribute to America’s veterans and the Arsenal of Democracy,” said Airbase Leader Joel Perkins. “Bringing all our aircraft together will bring to life the legacy of the Greatest Generation.”
Event Details for the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour in Georgia at Gwinnett County Airport
All aircraft will arrive on Wednesday, March 20, and will be hosted by Sheltair – LZU, at 850 Airport Road, Lawrenceville, GA, 30045. The aircraft will be available for rides, ground and cockpit tours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 21-24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Aircraft availability for ground and cockpit tours will be dependent upon the schedules for ride flights, which can be found at www.b29doc.com and www.airbasegeorgia.com. Tickets for general admission for ground and cockpit tours will be $10 per person or $20 per family and will be available at the gate.
