Ride the B-25 and B-15 in Chico, CA

The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey and the B-25 Mitchell Maid in the Shade will be at the Chico Municipal Airport in Chico, CA, September 9 – 14, 2025.

The B-17 is a heavy bomber bristling with armament. They earned a deadly reputation and were legendary for their ability to return home after taking brutal poundings. Sentimental Journey is one of only 3 B-17s in the world still flying today.

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 “Maid in the Shade” is one of 34 still flying today.

Ground Tours:
Tue-Thur: 9a – 5p
Fri-Sun: 2p – 6p

Purchase tours at the gate, no reservations required.

Rides:
Fri-Sun: 9a – 2p

Aircraft Pricing
B-17 Bomber
$475 USD per waist compartment seat (6 available)
$850 USD per Bombardier/Navigator Seat(2 available)

B-25 Bomber
$375 USD per radio compartment seat (4 available)
$590 USD per jump seat(3 available)

Book your seat at the tickket link in this event.

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