WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Vintage military aircraft and interactive exhibits will take center stage April 11–12 during “Warbirds Over Wilmington” at Wilmington International Airport, a free, family-friendly event held as part of America 250 festivities.
Hosted by the World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition in partnership with several local and state organizations, the event will feature historic World War II-era aircraft flown in by the Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing.
Attendees can view static displays and purchase rides in select aircraft, including a Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplane. Featured planes are expected to include a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber, a Stearman trainer, and a Japanese Fuji LM-1, along with a replica of the famed Japanese Zero fighter…