Wings of the North Announces AirExpo 2015 Line Up
Eden Prairie, MN (PRWEB) June 04, 2015 -- Wings of the North is pleased to announce that AirExpo 2015 will be held July 11-12 at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. As part of the non-profit group's mission to preserve and present aviation history, this year's show promises to be one not to miss. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend this year's show, featuring more than 40 aircraft and 50 aviation dignitaries.
The show has an excellent line of aircraft including several World War II types such as the P-51 Mustang Sierra Sue II, the B-17 Flying Fortress Yankee Lady, the Hawker Sea Fury FB11 SawBones plus many other military and civilian models. The aircraft will be on ground display and some will also perform single-ship and formation fly-overs throughout the weekend's activities. Rides will be for sale on a select few airplanes including the B-17.
A special feature this year is the newly restored P-51D, Sierra Sue II. This beautifully restored warbird will be making her Airshow debut with AirExpo 2015. Restored by Aircorps Aviation of Bemidji Minnesota, it is considered one of the most authentically restored aircraft in the world.
In addition to the amazing line up of aircraft, AirExpo 2015 will also feature Heroes and Legends including Dootlittle Raider Lt. Col. Dick Cole, NASA Space Shuttle Commander Curt Brown, Womens Airforce Service Pilot Liz Strohfus, and many more. The VIPs will be available to meet the public both days at AirExpo 2015 and they will be featured in daily symposiums.
On Saturday, July 11 the VIPs will be seated among the public for the "US Bank Evening with Eagles" dinner event at the Marriott Southwest hotel. After dinner several VIPs will take part in a symposium moderated by Stan Turner, Twin Cities television and radio personality.
Tickets for AirExpo 2015 will be available at the gate or for reduced prices in advance through the show's website. You can receive a discounted ticket price by using promo code Save50 at checkout when purchasing online. There will be free parking at the show site.
Tickets for the "Evening with Eagles" dinner must be purchased in advance and only a limited number will be available through the show's web site at http://www.airexpo-mn.org.
More information about AirExpo 2015 and the "US Bank Evening with Eagles" dinner can be found on the show's website.
For specific questions please contact Bob Jasperson as shown above or AirExpo 2015 Director John Berg at 952-746-6100.
About Wings of the North
Wings of the North is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in February of 1998. Our mission is to preserve and present aviation history.
John Berg, Wings of the North, http://www.airexpo-mn.org/, +1 952-746-6100, [email protected]
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