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1928 Ford Tri-Motor Tour Comes to the Frederick, MD Airport
June 16, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 524 hosts the EAA Ford Tri-Motor Tour on June 15-18, 2023, at Frederick Municipal Airport.
Come out and experience the energy, passion, and excitement of the Roaring ’20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight. The 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-B, serial No. 8, first flew on December 1, 1928. Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio, currently owns the aircraft and leases it to EAA, who conducts tours around the country to promote aviation. This year, they include Frederick, Maryland, as one of the stops.
Pricing for rides in the Tri-Motor:
Adult EAA Member: $85
Adult Non-Member: $95
Child (17 and Under) $65
Rides are conducted June 15-18, throughout the day from Frederick Municipal Airport (Thursday 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Friday throughSunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). Come out to enjoy flying history!
Advance tickets can be purchased at https://www.eaa.org/shop/flights/flytheford.aspx or at the airport on the day of the event. Corporate sponsorships are also available; contact 877-952-5395
