How you can fly in a WWII warbird next month in Stratford

STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – People will have the chance to fly in World War II (WWII) warbirds next month.

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Capital Wing and AirPower Tour will fly WWII warbirds at the Bridgeport/Sikorsky Airport in Stratford from June 7 to 9.

Up to three passengers can fly in the Capital Wing’s Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder. The 1930s aircraft was designed with gull wings and a unique “inverted” 200hp engine.

Officials said it was used by the US Coast Guard during WWII to spot enemy submarines off the Atlantic coast.

The tour will also bring its P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter,” a C-45 Expeditor, North American T-6 advanced trainer, and a Boeing PT-13 Stearman bi-plane.

Rides in these aircraft will be available when they are not static for display.

Other aircraft which will just be on display includes a military Cessna T-37 jet trainer and a Sikorsky S-55 military helicopter.

There is a $10 admission fee for the event, which will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Parking is free.

Flights in the Fairchild Forwarder can be purchased ahead of time on the Capital Wing website or on site during the event.

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