There WWII vintage aircraft landed at Ellington Airport in Houston this afternoon as part of the Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour. The B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang will be at Ellington for tours and flights alongside Vietnam Memorial Flight aircraft until noon on Friday before flying to their next stop in Tomball.
The foundation's local Vietnam Memorial Flight collection features the TA-4 Skyhawk, F-4 Phantom, F-100 Super Sabre and Huey helicopter. Also on display is a rare reproduction Messerschmitt Me 262. The Me 262, developed by Nazi Germany, was the world's first fighter jet.
The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour is currently touring the country in its 25th year and more information is available at: http://www.collingsfoundation.org. Entrance to the exhibits is via gate W-10 at Ellington.
3/12/2014
Album ID: 1777273
Photos by Kevin M. Cox
Dickinson vs. Clear Falls baseball
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3/11/2014
Album ID: 1776371
Photos by Kevin M. Cox
Dickinson vs. Beaumont West Brook baseball
10 photos
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3/8/2014
Album ID: 1776373
Photos by Kevin M. Cox
Texas City vs. Beaumont West Brook baseball
7 photos
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3/7/2014
Album ID: 1775160
Photos by Kevin M. Cox
Sandhill Shores home
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The Dolgin's West End home in Sandhill Shores features wraparound porches and windows at every turn to showcase the Gulf and bay views.
3/7/2014
Album ID: 1775110
Photos by Jennifer Reynolds
Galveston Ball vs. Friendswood boys soccer
10 photos
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3/5/2014
Album ID: 1775163
Photos by Kevin M. Cox
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday
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3/4/2014
Album ID: 1775166
Photos by Kevin M. Cox
Mardi Gras Children's Parade
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Children and parents alike clamor for beads Sunday March 2, 2014, during the Mardi Gras Children’s Parade in Galveston. Thousands lined the seawall for the annual parade, hosted by Firefighters Local 571.
3/3/2014
Album ID: 1773212
Photos by Jennifer Reynolds
Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball
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The Tremont House hosted its 30th annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on March 1 in Galveston.
3/3/2014
Album ID: 1773113
Photos by Leslie Ackerman
Fertitta Yacht Party
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Tilman and Paige Fertitta kicked off the final weekend of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2014 celebrations with a yacht pre-party Feb. 28 at Pier 21 followed by the San Luis Salute at the Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort.
