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Aviation history from WWII era relived this weekend at Hagerstown Aviation Museum
HAGERSTOWN, Md. () — With the weekend approaching, it may well be worth your while to take a step back in time to revisit Hagerstown's place in World War II aviation history.
The Hagerstown Aviation Museum is showcasing Friday through Sunday, the only two World War II super-bombers remaining.
'That B-29 is a special aircraft,' Mark Novak, chief pilot of the imposing plane, said. 'It's pretty special. Of the 4,000 built, only two are left.'
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As executive director of the B-29, Josh Wells said the plane has a distinctive attachment to Hagerstown, home to Fairchild Aircraft Manufacturing until 1984.
'Hagerstown has a special place in aviation history and our nation's air power strength,' Wells said.
Visitors to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum this weekend can relive the city's glory years as a center for aircraft manufacturing.
'Visitors this weekend will get an up-close and personal touch and feel for the aircraft,' Wells said. 'And take a ride in these historic airplanes, well, it really brings history to life.'
Rides on the planes will leave an indelible impression, Novak said.
'You see it and hear it start and watch it fly and take a ride on it and, well, it's quite an experience,' Novak said.
And don't forget that museum tour.
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You are going to experience history,' Monica Miller with the museum said. 'It's really special because the aircraft we have on display were made right here. There's aren't too many museums that can say that.'
Tours and plane rides are offered this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Visit Hagerstown Aviation Museum for more information.
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