Honoring the past with veteran warbirds: Special flyover, tour from WWII-era plane
The B-25 Mitchell bombardier “Maid in the Shade flew into Coeur d’Alene airport Monday. The historic plane is visiting CDA this week during its summer tour. Photos by Mike Kincaid.
The B-25 Mitchell bombardier “Maid in the Shade flew into Coeur d’Alene airport Monday. The historic plane is visiting CDA this week during its summer tour. Photos by Mike Kincaid.
This B-25 saw combat in WWII and has since been acquired and restored by the Commemorative Air Force, a nonprofit devoted to preserving historic warplanes.
Maid in the Shade will make a special flyover of the surrounding area today at 9:30 in honor of Victory Over Japan (V-J) Day, 75 years ago today. The plane is also available for tours and rides this weekend at the airport. Courtesy photo.
Close-up of Maid in the Shade in flight, courtesy of the CAF.
Mike Garrett is a tour director and volunteer with the Commemorative Airforce Airbase in Mesa, Arizona. He feels it’s important to preserve and honor the stories of those who served in WWII. Courtesy photo.
Mike Mueller is the ground operations director with the B-25 here in Coeur d’Alene and a volunteer with the Mesa CAF. He enjoys sharing pieces of history like Maid in the Shade with younger generations. Courtesy photo.
Seventy-five years ago today, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender to the Allies on radio, and with victory over Japan, World War II was essentially brought to an end.
This V-J (Victory over Japan) Day, North Idaho residents can experience a stronger connection to history – as veterans of WWII receive an aerial salute to their hard work...
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