KALAMAZOO
Mich. - This
summer, veterans who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam
War will have the chance to take flight, for free!
Beginning June 29, veterans will
be able to fly in a Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet, courtesy of the Air Zoo and
pilot/sponsor Alan Wright. The Kaydet is an open cockpit aircraft that served
as the U.S. Navy’s primary trainer during World War II.
“We are thrilled to offer
free flights to those who have sacrificed so much while serving our country,”
said Bob Ellis, president and CEO of the Air Zoo.
Flights will take place on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays through Sept. 1, weather permitting. They are open to veterans
who have not previously participated with the Air Zoo’s free veteran
flights. Flights will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and
those who are flying must sign a waiver. A maximum of five flights per day
will be offered.
For more information or to reserve
a flight, please call the Air Zoo at 269.350.2815.
The Air Zoo is located at 6151 Portage Road, Portage, Mich.
It is a full-service attraction offering a restaurant, gift shop and banquet
facilities. General admission is free. Unlimited attractions and experiences
may be purchased with a wristband package or can be purchased individually with
tickets.