BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;\nB-17 &lsquo\;ALUMINUM OVERCAST&rsquo\; TAKES TO THE AIR FOR EAA&rsquo\;S 2012 NATIONAL &lsquo\;SALUTE TO VETERANS&rsquo\; TO UR \n&lsquo\;Mission&rsquo\; flights\, ground tours in historic WWII bom ber available \n \;\n&ldquo\;Aluminum Overcast\,&rdquo\; the Experim ental Aircraft Association&rsquo\;s restored B-17 bomber\, returns to th e sky on August 10\, 11\, and 12 at Essex County Airport in Fairfield\, NJ as part of the 2012 &ldquo\;Salute to Veterans&rdquo\; national tour. \n \;&ldquo\;The national tour EAA undertakes each year has become t he nation&rsquo\;s most popular way to learn about this unique aircraft in an up-close way\,&rdquo\; said Rod Hightower\, EAA president. &ldquo\ ;EAA is dedicated to preserving the spirit of aviation through these B-1 7 tours. We take great pride in saluting all our nation&rsquo\;s veteran s as the airplane makes its way throughout our country\, showcasing a li ving link to history for all generations to enjoy.&rdquo\;\nAt each stop \, flight &ldquo\;missions&rdquo\; are available in the airplane\, which allow people to fly in this spectacular aircraft. For more information regarding these flights\, including rates for flights and ground tours\, visit www.b17.org or contact EAA&rsquo\;s B-17 Tour Office at 800-359-6 217. Special pre-book rates on flights are available for EAA members and non-members\, and group ground-tour rates are available for schools or other large groups.\nMembers of the EAA Warbirds of America who are expe rienced in World War II airplane operations fly the airplane\, which is painted in the colors of the 398th Bomb Group. The airplane&rsquo\;s cre w is available at each stop to answer questions.\nThrough the past decad e of national tours\, EAA&rsquo\;s B-17 has created many emotional reuni ons for veterans who participated in B-17 operations during World War II . For most\, it was their first experience in a Flying Fortress since th at era. Even though more than six decades have passed since their wartim e experience\, the veterans&rsquo\; outpouring of emotion and memories h ave created a unique link to the original purpose of this aircraft. The veterans have often shared their stories\, while also recalling and hono ring their long-ago comrades\, during the B-17&rsquo\;s visits to their communities. Many local New Jersey residents have also shared stories of when they were part of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation and had worked du ring WWII to develop and test the engines and propellers at this very ai rport (at that time Caldwell-Wright Airport) or had built them in the Cu rtiss-Wright factories in Paterson and Woodridge. \;\nEAA embodies t he spirit of aviation through the world&rsquo\;s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA&rsquo\;s 170\,000 members and 1\,000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flyi ng\, building and restoring recreational aircraft. The Essex County Airp ort Tour Stop is hosted by New Jersey&rsquo\;s EAA Chapter 73. \; Fo r more information on EAA and its programs\, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564- 6322) or go to www.eaa.org. For continual news updates\, connect with ww w.twitter.com/EAAupdate.  \;For information on EAA Garden State Chap ter 73\, go to www.eaa73.org. URL:http://millburn.patch.com/events/b17-visits-essex-county-caldwell-air port-4d72cbc1 SUMMARY:B17 Visits Essex County (Caldwell) Airport LOCATION:35 Wright Way\, Fairfield\, NJ 07004: 35 Wright Way\, Fairfield\ , NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR