Help the B-17 Flying Fortress "Nine-O-Nine"
The Collings Foundation's beloved B-17 Flying Fortress "Nine-O-Nine" is undergoing a #3 engine replacement in Burlington, VT after the engine was diagnosed to not be able to continue. Due to this, the B-17 has been down and unable to tour with the rest of the Wings of Freedom Tour for over a week. Additionally, the spare engine encountered further issues once installed, so a second spare needed to be shipped in and will delay the return of the B-17 for another week. Engine replacements on the road are very costly, with total expenses up to $75,000 - even more when considering the expense of a second engine like this scenario. If "Nine-O-Nine" has ever touched your heart in the past, we appreciate your help in defraying some of the costs from this expensive maintenance and the loss of important flight experience fundraising that keeps the Wings of Freedom Tour flying nationally each year. Thank you!