B-17 Alliance has over 2 decades of experience hosting historic aircraft, Classic Car Cruise-In’s and live entertainment events that celebrate the American Spirit that brought us to Victory in WWII. Tour both Flying Legends & The B-17 Alliance Museum Tuesday-Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm, and Friday-Sunday, 2 pm – 6 pm.
Flying Legends Tour 2025
The 2025 Flying Legends Tour is bringing the B-17G “Sentimental Journey” and the B-25 “Maid in the Shade” to Salem!
- August 18: Help Welcome the Flying Legends, 11am to 2pm
- August 19 – 21: Ground tours, 9 am to 4 pm daily
- August 20: Multicultural Experience Day
- August 21: Veterans Coffee Club Luncheon. RSVP required. Veterans Free/General Admission $25.00.
CLICK HERE to RSVP online to the luncheon. You can also CLICK HERE to RSVP by printing the form.
- August 22, 23, 24: The Legends Fly
Purchase flights from C.A.F. HERE.
Location: B-17 Alliance Museum & Restoration Hangar 3278 25th St. SE, Salem, OR. 97302. On the historic Salem McNary Airfield.
August 22: Ticketed event… Dinner with the Pilots and Commemorative Airforce Crew.
Purchase Tickets to Dinner with the Pilots. If you’d like to print the form, CLICK HERE to order tickets today!
This Dinner with the Pilots event will be a loaded evening, including:
- Live Music by Grand Jazz and Swing BandSongs | ReverbNation
- Art Exhibit by Gary Westford – An original painting 4′ x 6′ valued at $8,000, 50% of the proceeds donated to B-17 Alliance.
- A museum-quality framed art for auction.
- Additional prints specials will include a fabric section of the Lacey Lady.
- Enjoy dinner at sunset with the Flying Legends as our backdrop. Photo opportunities will abound.
- Special Guests Ben Berry will share his father’s story of determination and victory, performing as a Tuskegee Airman with the Red Tails of WWII.
- Purchase a Chance to Fly on a Legend!
- Or Bid on a Quality Aviation Art historical item.
We look forward to sharing this evening with you as we raise funds to return the Lacey Lady to flight!
Join the team for 2025
Celebrating 10 years at the historic Salem McNary airfield, B-17 Alliance events provide unique opportunities for student tours, family outings, and veteran appreciation.
- Join our crew to help – Volunteers make it possible.
- Schedule classroom tours
- Be a “Ranking” Partner: CLICK HERE to sponsor the Flying Legends Tour with a donation.
Download the calendar for event details, RSVP for the Veterans Coffee Club, and purchase tickets for the Dinner with the Pilots event:
Download the Vendor Agreement for Visiting Aircraft:
Sponsor the Flying Legends Tour with a Donation:
Photos from last year’s event:
