The Wings of Freedom Tour featuring the WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Curtiss P40 Warhawk, North American B-25 Mitchell and P-51 Mustang will hold a unique display at the Quonset State Airport from September 11 to September 13.

The tour is scheduled to arrive at Quonset at 2 p.m. on Sept. 11.

Hours of ground tours and display are: 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, September 12 and 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times.

This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of WWII aviation history. The B-17 is one of only 9 in flying condition in the United States. The B-24J Liberator is the sole remaining example of its type flying in the World. The B-25 is best known for being used in the daring Doolittle raid. The P-51 "Toulouse Nuts" fighter received the prestigious Grand Champion Award for restoration.

New to the tour is the legendary P-40 Warhawk fighter. Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12 is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. There are discounted rates for school groups.

Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person. Get some "stick time" in the world's greatest fighters! P-51 flight training is $2,400 for a half hour and $3,400 for a full hour. P-40 Warhawk flight training is $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. B-25 flights are $400 per person.

For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.