Events for Families

 

 

WOTR-162-B-17-web_buttonB-17 Fly-in at Centennial Airport
Hosted by Signature Flight Support

 

June 5 – 9, 2013

 

Celebrate the Colorado Air National Guard’s 90th anniversary and the history of the greatest generation when Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) B-17 “Flying Fortress” Aluminum Overcast comes to Centennial Airport.

 

Step back in time and experience World War II history by catching a Mission Flight or a Ground Tour on the Aluminum Overcast, a historic heavy bomber during our B-17 Fly-in.

 

Mission Flight
Watch history come alive by standing in the footsteps of a bombardier, navigator or waist gunner when you experience this once-in-a-lifetime flight on one of World War II’s most vital and magnificent aircrafts.

 

Ground Tour
Explore the nooks and crannies of this heavy bomber as you tour the Aluminum Overcast after it has finished its daily Mission Flights.

 

Bring your family and participate in free activities like:

  • Seeing Warbird Aircraft and WWII Vehicle Displays
  • Experiencing pedal planes and flight simulators
  • Visiting the Veterans Corner

 

Join as we celebrate the Colorado Air National Guard’s 90 years of service.

  • Visit with members of the Air National Guard
  • View active military aircraft

 

Mission Flights and Ground Tours are daily activities. Flights are scheduled each morning and early afternoon, with Ground Tours following the last flight.

 

Times: Mission Flights: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
           Ground Tours:  2:00 – 5:00 p.m.             

Fly-in Activities: Free

Mission Flights:
EAA Members:              Advance Tickets: $409
                                   Walk-up Tickets: $435

Non-EAA Members:       Advance Tickets: $449
                                   Walk-upTickets: $475

 

Ground Tours:            
Adults: $10
Families: $20
Active Military, Veterans and Children 8 and Under: FREE

 

Check out the full flight plan and details for our B-17 Fly-in at WingsMuseum.org, advance tickets for Mission Flights available at B17.org. Tickets for Ground Tours are available onsite.

 

Flight times are subject to change due to weather and other factors.


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IMG_0334Hangar Dance at Centennial Airport

Saturday, June 8
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

 

Join us as we step back in time at our WWII-era Hangar Dance. You can dance the night away to the swinging sounds of the 1940s.

 

Highlights of the event also include:

  • Listening to the music of Pink Champagne, a tribute to the Andrews Sisters
  • Climbing aboard a B-17 aircraft for an exclusive ground tour
  • Enjoying an honorary presentation on the Colorado Air National Guard’s 90 years of service
  • Visiting with WWII re-enactors
  • Capturing a memory in a photo booth with costume clothing

 

Period dress or flight attire is encouraged.


Entertainment Schedule:

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.            Music from the 1940s

8:00 – 8:30 p.m.            Performance by Pink Champagne

8:30 – 9:30 p.m.            Music of the 50s, 60s and 70s

9:30 – 10:00 p.m.          Second performance by Pink Champagne

10:00 – 11:00 p.m.        Music of the 80s, 90s and today

 

Tickets are $45 per person ($40 for members) and include all food and two drink tickets*. Food is being provided by:

 

Biscuits & Berries

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Bistro Boys

Gourmet Fine Catering

Catering by Design

Occasions

Epicurean

Three Tomatoes

 

Click here to purchase your Hangar Dance tickets at or give us a call at 303.360.5360 X105.

 

Make a night of it and take advantage of a great offer from the Courtyard Marriot. Stay for only $74 per night, including transportation to and from the dance as well as breakfast on Sunday morning. To make reservations, call 1.800.321.2211 or 720.895.0300. Be sure to mention Wings Over the Rockies and the Hangar Dance to receive your discount.

 

Signature Flight Support is located at 8123 S. Interport Blvd. on the south side of the airport, just off of S. Peoria Street.

 

*Ticket includes two drinks—the bar will remain open as a cash bar for additional drinks.

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