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Vintage aircraft on display

Vintage World War II aircraft will be on display next week at the Hazleton Municipal Airport as part of the 25th Annual Wings of Freedom Tour.

The aircraft display highlights three World War II airplanes in flying condition: a B-17 Flying Fortress, one of only eight such airplanes still capable of flight; a B-24J Liberator; and a full dual control P-51C Mustang. The Liberator and Mustang are rare treasures of aviation history, thought to be the last remaining examples of the types flown during the war.The planes will fly in to the airport at noon on Monday, then be parked on the main ramp until they depart at noon on Wednesday.The display is presented by the Collings Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit educational foundation devoted to "living history."The Wings of Freedom Tour is celebrating its 25th anniversary, visiting 110 cities in 35 states.Tours will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Following the tours, the Liberator and Flying Fortress will be available for 30 minute flights for a fee.For more information, call 1-800-568-8924.