Experience a Part of History With a WWII History Flight
The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing is proud to offer you the opportunity to experience flying in one of our authentic World War II aircraft. We offer a flight in a wide selection of aircraft, based upon your interest and budget. No piloting experience is necessary!
All flights include a pre-flight briefing with one of our experienced, commercial-rated pilots. Many of our pilots also work for major airlines. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the aircraft and its operational history. History flights are conducted spring, summer and fall, but can be booked at any time. Winter flights are not conducted. Flights depart from South St. Paul Municipal Airport (Fleming Field), where our aircraft are based. We also offer flights at select airshow venues around the country.
By booking a flight, you're not only getting to experience flying in an authentic WWII aircraft, you’re also helping to preserve them! All proceeds go toward maintaining our aircraft. As a 501c3 non-profit, your flight is also tax deductible up to the maximum amount allowed by law.
We look forward to having you fly with us soon!
To book a flight on one of our Aircraft, call Andy at 701-330-0491.
All flights include a pre-flight briefing with one of our experienced, commercial-rated pilots. Many of our pilots also work for major airlines. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the aircraft and its operational history. History flights are conducted spring, summer and fall, but can be booked at any time. Winter flights are not conducted. Flights depart from South St. Paul Municipal Airport (Fleming Field), where our aircraft are based. We also offer flights at select airshow venues around the country.
By booking a flight, you're not only getting to experience flying in an authentic WWII aircraft, you’re also helping to preserve them! All proceeds go toward maintaining our aircraft. As a 501c3 non-profit, your flight is also tax deductible up to the maximum amount allowed by law.
We look forward to having you fly with us soon!
To book a flight on one of our Aircraft, call Andy at 701-330-0491.
PT-22 History Flight
$195.00
The Ryan PT-22 will thrill you with its open air cockpit! Used as a Primary Trainer in World War II, it was the first mono-plane the U.S. Army used as a trainer.
Please give us a date range of when you might like to take your flight. We will check pilot and aircraft availability and confirm a date when we call you. Selecting a date range does not guarantee the flight will be during that time.
Please note that winter flights are not conducted. We fly in the spring, summer and fall only. Rides can be purchased all year and scheduled during our flying season.
Passenger weight restrictions apply.
Passenger must be able to get in and out of the aircraft on their own.
Passenger must be 12 years of age or older to fly.
B-25 Miss Mitchel History Flight
$495.00
Experience the ultimate thrill acting as bomber crew in our beautifully restored B-25 Miss Mitchell! Feel and hear the power of two Wright R-2600 engines, generating 1,700 hp each, you’re sure to be amazed!
Please give us a date range of when you might like to take your flight. We will check pilot and aircraft availability and confirm a date when we call you. Selecting a date range does not guarantee the flight will be during that time.
Please note that winter flights are not conducted. We fly in the spring, summer and fall only. History Flights can be purchased all year and scheduled during our flying season.
Passenger weight restrictions apply.
Passenger must be able to get in and out of the aircraft on their own.
Passenger must be 12 years of age or older to fly.
$495*
*includes a 1 year Associate membership in the Commemorative Air Force.
SNJ History Flight
$395.00
The most important advanced pilot trainer of World War II was the AT-6 Texan. The aircraft was so good and so popular, that it was used by many different service branches and many different countries. Our aircraft was one of those built for use with the Navy during WWII.
Please give us a date range of when you might like to take your flight. We will check pilot and aircraft availability and confirm a date when we call you. Selecting a date range does not guarantee the flight will be during that time.
Please note that winter flights are not conducted. We fly in the spring, summer and fall only. Rides can be purchased all year and scheduled during our flying season.
Passenger weight restrictions apply.
Passenger must be able to get in and out of the aircraft on their own.
Passenger must be 12 years of age or older to fly.
L-5 History Flight
$125.00
The second most widely used observation aircraft in World War II, the Stinson L-5 can take-off and land almost anywhere. Primarily used for observation and artillery spotting, its slow flying speed and ‘greenhouse’ canopy will provide you with amazing vistas of the countryside!Please give us a date range of when you might like to take your flight. We will check pilot and aircraft availability and confirm a date when we call you. Selecting a date range does not guarantee the flight will be during that time.
Please note that winter flights are not conducted. We fly in the spring, summer and fall only. Rides can be purchased all year and scheduled during our flying season.
Passenger weight restrictions apply.
Passenger must be able to get in and out of the aircraft on their own.
Passenger must be 12 years of age or older to fly.
BT-13 History Flight
$295.00
The Vultee BT-13 was the basic trainer that most World War II pilots would train in before moving on to more advanced aircraft. Come see why its pilots nicknamed it the ‘Vultee Vibrator’!
Please give us a date range of when you might like to take your flight.
We will check pilot and aircraft availability and confirm a date when we call you. Selecting a date range does not guarantee the flight will be during that time.
Please note that winter flights are not conducted. We fly in the spring, summer and fall only. Rides can be purchased all year and scheduled during our flying season.
Passenger weight restrictions apply.
Passenger must be able to get in and out of the aircraft on their own.
Passenger must be 12 years of age or older to fly.
Events Where You Can Book a Ride
Cancellation policy
While we never intend to, we reserve the right to cancel any flight at the Pilot-In-Command’s discretion.
These reasons include, but are not limited to:
Requirements
While we never intend to, we reserve the right to cancel any flight at the Pilot-In-Command’s discretion.
These reasons include, but are not limited to:
- Weather conditions – We restrict the operation to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions. If weather is a factor, you will be notified by email or phone depending on when your flight is.
- Maintenance – Unfortunately, sometimes things break, and we may need to delay, postpone, or cancel a flight until maintenance can fix a problem.
- Seat requirements - Sometimes the minimum number of seats to economically operate the aircraft for a given flight aren’t sold. First, we’ll try to move you to another flight, but that may not always be possible. We do ask for your consideration if this occurs. We are a non-profit organization, and rely on sales and donations to operate each flight.
Requirements
- Smoking is prohibited on the aircraft ramp.
- A liability release must be completed and signed before boarding. You can complete this form online at: www.holdharmless.org
- Passengers must be 12 years of age or older.
- Youth, ages 12-17, must have a legal guardian present at check-in to sign the release form.
- Passengers must attend a pre-flight safety briefing before boarding. There will be crew members to assist you in boarding, securing seat belts, and answering any questions that you might have.
- For your safety and protection, all passengers should wear long pants, as the metal interior of our aircraft can become quite hot, even on mild days. Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended, and should be worn for safety purposes, in addition to helping prevent possible injury while entering and exiting the aircraft.