The Flying Heritage Collection Announces 2006 ''Flying Days''; Restored...

SEATTLE -- The Flying Heritage Collection, featuring rare World War I and World War II planes acquired and restored to flying condition by investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen, announced today its schedule to fly its aircraft during the flying season from June through October.

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Collection's aircraft will be flown at the Arlington airport this season to help keep them operational and exercised on a regular basis. These "flying days" are free to the public and offer a great opportunity to see these historic aircrafts return once more to the sky, where they were always meant to be.

Viewing opportunities are suggested from the east side of the Arlington airport at the entry to the airfield -- bring your lawn chair!

Upcoming Flying Days

Flying Day                    12:30 p.m. to about 1:30 p.m.


 June 10                       P-51D / PO-2

 June 24                       P-40C / Storch

 July 8                        P-51D / Spitfire

 July 15                       P-51D / Spitfire

 July 29                       PO-2 / Jenny

 August 5-6 (Seafair Airshow)  P-47 / P-51D

 September 9                   Storch / BF-109

 September 23                  P-51D / Spitfire

 October 14                    P-47 / P-51D

NOTE: These maintenance flights are planned activities, but by nature are tentative based on weather conditions, pilot availability and the mechanical condition of the aircraft. Flying days may be cancelled without notice based on weather or operational considerations. Please check the Web site or call 360-435-2172 for up-to-date information.

About The Flying Heritage Collection

The Flying Heritage Collection mission is to collect, restore, fly and preserve combat aircraft and artifacts representing technological, ideological, political, and economic views of aerial conflict in the 20th century, with emphasis on World War II and the Cold War era. The collection is at the Arlington Airport, 17622 49th Place N.E. in Arlington. Reservations to view the collection may be made by calling 360-435-2172. Information also is available on the Internet at www.flyingheritage.com. Tours are available by reservation only.