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WWII fighter planes featured at Hooks airport on Aug. 13

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Guests can tour a historic WWII fighter plane and other aviation wonders during an open house at Gill Aviation at David Wayne Hooks Airport in Spring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 13. Admission to see and tour the planes is free, but tickets must be purchased to book a ride.

The B-17 Flying Fortress “Texas Raiders” and three trainer planes will be on display and rides can be scheduled in advance. The “Texas Raiders” is the last of its kind still being flown, and belongs to the Commemorat­ive Air Force Gulf Coast Wing stationed in Houston. To reserve a seat on an aircraft ride, call Winona Morton at 936697-3237.

Gill Aviation at David Wayne Hooks Airport is located at 20803 Stuebner Airline Road in Spring. Learn more at https://b17texasra­iders.org.

 ?? San Antonio Express-News file ?? The B-17 Flying Fortress “Texas Raiders” and three trainer planes will be on display at Hooks Airport in Spring on Aug. 13.
San Antonio Express-News file The B-17 Flying Fortress “Texas Raiders” and three trainer planes will be on display at Hooks Airport in Spring on Aug. 13.

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