C-47 Fly-in and Paratrooper Jump
All are invited to watch the thrilling site of two C-47s that flew in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy fly over the Museum conducting a paratrooper drop and landing on historic Wright Field.
Event details
Address: 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Thu, Apr 28 2022)
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
C-47 Fly-in and Paratrooper Jump
The public is invited to join us Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28 for a C-47 Fly-In and Paratrooper Jump behind the museum on historic Wright Field.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27:
1:30p.m. - Parachute demonstration scheduled to begin.
Public viewing of the jump and aircraft arrival is from the main Visitor's Parking Lot and Visitor's Viewing area. *
2:30 - 4p.m. - C-47 Static Display.
Public access to see the aircraft on static display will be via shuttle service. *
Smokin Barrels BBQ Food Truck will be available from 12 - 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28:
10a.m.-3:30p.m. - C-47 Static Display
Public access to see the aircraft on static display will be via shuttle service. *
Public access to see the aircraft on static display will be via shuttle service. *
A Cut Above Food Truck will be available from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
* Event details are weather dependent and subject to change. Visit our website for information on parking and any event updates.
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