WALLA WALLA, Wash.-Wings Over Walla Walla featuring two World War II planes will take to the skies Sept. 5-8.
This year’s event at the Walla Walla Regional Airport will feature a P-40 Kittyhawk and an AT-6 Texan and flights will be available for purchase, according to a press release announcing the event.
“There’s nothing that brings history to life better than the rumble and roar of these majestic birds” said Wings Over Walla Walla organizer Craig Wollam.
A welcome barbecue for the pilots and veterans will be held Sept. 5 at DW Distilling, featuring a Womens’ Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) storytelling event with local storyteller Rebecca Hom Friday.
According to Wings Over Walla Walla, the planes will be on display for free and rides will be available for purchase and a ride will be raffled off with tickets costing $40.
On Saturday, Sept. 7 a Brandy and Cigars Night with the pilots will be held and the event will also include a scavenger hunt around the airbase.
