Central Texas Wing To Host Its Six Annual ‘Fly In Or Drive In’

This is a free family event with many activities to enjoy. The World War II re-enactors from the Nimitz Museum will perform a demonstration.

The Tri-City Flyers radio model airplane club from San Antonio will bring a number of their aircraft models.

The Centex Museum and hangar will be open and the Centex Wing warbirds will be offering History Flights. Of note, the C-47 “That’s All, Brother” is based at the Centex Wing now and will be on display and offering flights along with our C-45, U-3 and T-6.

This C-47 was the lead C-47 of over 800 C-47’s that dropped the 101st and 82nd airborne paratroopers at Normandy on June 6th, 1944 when the Allies landed in France. After a multi-year restoration, she is restored to the original condition and paint scheme as she was on June 6th, 1944.

A number of car clubs will be attending with their cars and any general aviation/warbird aircraft from the Central Texas Region are invited.

The Redbird/Skyport FBO is offering a $0.75 per gallon discount for any aircraft attending. You can register your aircraft or car at the website www.classiccarbuysell.com.

Trophys will be presented to cars in the car show and to the best general aviation aircraft and the best warbird aircraft. Food vendors will be available.

Car and plane registration 10:00-11:30; Spectator time 11:30-3:00; Opening ceremonies with flyover 12:00.

For questions or more information, visit www.classiccarbuysell.com or contact the Centex Wing at 512-396-1943.