CULPEPER, VA. — A TBM Avenger, the largest and heaviest single-engine bomber of WWII, will visit the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford for one day in April.
The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is offering warbird rides in the TBM Observer seat behind the pilot and the machine-gun Turret while flying in the Raleigh area April 16.
“A warbird ride in our TBM Avenger is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Pete Ballard, warbird rides coordinator for the Capital Wing. “There is just something awe inspiring to fly behind the huge radial engine developing 1,900 hp from its 14 cylinders…