SEATTLE – FIFI, one of only two World War II B-29 bombers still flying, will be based at The Museum of Flight Sept. 25-29 for rides and ground tours. The historic Superfortress is scheduled to arrive at the Museum on Sept. 22 at approximately 2 p.m.
Ride flights and ground tours on the ramp next to the Museum’s East Parking lot will begin on Sept. 25. Flights (sold out at this writing) and tours are available for purchase through AirPower History Tour. Flights and tours do not include admission to the Museum. Tours can be purchased on-site next to the ramp access.
Access to the East Parking Lot with its views of FIFI and the Boeing Field runways is free to the public, and visitors are encouraged to watch the plane’s dramatic takeoffs and landings.
Schedule
Sept. 25-29
9 a.m. – FIFI takes off for ride flight, parking lot open to public before Museum opens at 10 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – FIFI takes off for ride flight.
12-5 p.m. – Ramp Access/Cockpit Tours (schedule limited due to special flight Sept. 28)
Admission $20/adults, $10/children aged 11 thru 17, children 10 and younger free.
All tickets are purchased on-site on the day of the event.
Price includes free B-29 cockpit tour when the aircraft is available.
Aircraft availability subject to change due to weather or maintenance.
For museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org
