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Take a ride in the historic B-25 bomber, 'Maid in the Shade'

Posted at 7:11 AM, Sep 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-21 09:11:28-04

HEBER CITY, Utah — An historic warbird is in Utah this week.

The B-25 bomber “Maid in the Shade” will be at the Commemorative Air Force Utah Wing WWII Aviation Museum in Heber City September 21-27.

It’s your chance to see one of the rarest historical military planes in the world up close -- or better yet -- take a flight in it.

Built in 1944, the B-25 was developed by North American Aviation and used mainly as a low altitude strafe and skip bomber. Nearly 10,000 B-25s were produced and the B-25 Mitchell “Maid in the Shade” is one of 34 still flying today.

TOURS:

  • Monday-Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • $10 per person or $20 for a family of 4.

RIDES:

  • Friday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • $325 per waist compartment seat (4 available)
  • $590 per jump seat (3 available)

To book a ride, click here.

COVID-19 guidelines such as wearing a mask and social distancing will be in place.

Note that schedule may be affected by weather and logistics and is subject to change.