May 4-6, Mitchell Rendezvous with the USS Hornet
On May 4, the crew of B-25D “Grumpy” will fly to Oakland to brief and practice with other B-25 crews. The May 5 mission: fly passes over the USS Hornet, then to Jimmy Doolittle’s boyhood home in nearby Alameda. HFF members will be welcomed on the deck of the Hornet to view the formation and at a banquet that evening sponsored by the Doolittle Museum. For details concerning member participation, please contact Visitor Services during regular hours. This is a special opportunity.
May 5, Airport Appreciation Day, Arlington Airport
In a warm-up for the flying season ahead, HFF will demonstrate and display its P-51B, “Impatient Virgin,” and its beautiful T-6A. Rides will be offered in the T-6A. Festivities begin at 9 and conclude at 2:30.
May 12, Alaska Airlines Day at Sea-Tac
P-51B “Impatient Virgin” and B-25D “Grumpy” will travel to the Alaska Airlines hangar at Sea-Tac to participate in Alaska Airlines Day, an event designed to give insight and incentive to young people curious about aviation.
May 19, Aviation Day at Paine Field
Historic Flight will be the principal west-side venue for this all-day airport event. Free shuttle bus service will allow visitors to park on either side, yet see all the attractions. Museums and displays, music and food highlight this festival to celebrate aviation and the beginning of the flying season. Aircraft demonstrations will occur at noon and 4:30. The Washington Pilots Association will offer free, first-time “Young Eagle” flights throughout the day.
May 26, 75th Anniversary of the Bremerton Pilots’ Association
Look for B-25D “Grumpy” at Bremerton Airport between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to help one of the oldest aviation associations in the Northwest celebrate its anniversary.
May 28, Memorial Day
In what has become a tradition, HFF will launch B-25D “Grumpy” to fly the circuit of local military cemeteries between 11 and 1 in honor of deceased members of the armed forces. Please contact us if you would like to know the ETA over a site of personal interest.
June 9th, Historic Flight Day, North American Aviation
A great company manufactured three of the aircraft in the HFF collection. Now part of Boeing, North American Aviation produced the T-6, P-51 and B-25. Join us beginning at 11 a.m. to learn about these aircraft and watch them fly. Our BBQ also will be in action on a donation basis.
June 15th-18th, Collings Foundation Visit to HFF
This year Collings Foundation will visit HFF with its B-24, B-17 and P-51C. In a coordinated program, HFF also will offer rides in its B-25, F7F and T-6 such that six aircraft will be active during this four-day period. Between sorties, the aircraft will be open for inspection. Bring your camera. To reserve a flight, contact Visitor Services. Operations will commence at 9 each morning.
To become a member and participate in any or all of these activities, please contact Visitor Services at 425.348.3200.
01/29/2011: I discovered your collection today after a visit to Flight Heritage, and they told me to go check out Historic Flight. I had a wonderful time and was very impressed with your aircraft! I am truly encouraged to know that everything is in flying condition. I can’t wait to go back. I was really happy to see the Tiger Cat and also the P-51B Mustang. I see the P-51D regularly but not the B-model. I have never seen the Tiger Cat up close, and I would LOVE to see that one fly.
By the way, I recognize one of the pictures on your site called “Four Ship Formation.” That is three P-51 Mustangs flying formation with the F-22, and that had to be taken at the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends 2007 in Ohio, which I attended and took several photos like that one. That sure was a great event, and I am forever thankful to everyone who put that together.
Crystal (a.k.a. Pixie)