Those who love airplanes and World War II history can mark their calendars for Sept. 12 when the warbirds visit Augusta Regional Airport.
The Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia, based in Peachtree City, recently announced that Augusta is on this year’s 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour.
The show in Augusta features the P-51 Mustang, the LT-6 Mosquito, the PT-19, and a T-34, some of which were used to train pilots in WWII and the Korean War.
The visit to Augusta will include an opportunity for people to fly in these planes. Rides can be scheduled in advance at www.airbasegeorgia.org.
The Barnstorming Tour began Aug. 15 at the Toccoa Airport. The planes reach the Dekalb Peachtree Airport on
Sept. 20 and the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon on Sept. 26.
“We’re happy to bring this historic fleet to Augusta,” said Airbase Leader Mark Richards. “The P-51 was an incredible guardian for American bombers over Germany, and our PT-19 helped train the Tuskegee Airmen in Alabama.”
The airbase, formed in 1987, maintains and flies seven vintage military aircraft and has more than 300 volunteer members.
“This tour will offer amazing experiences to people across the state,” Richards said. “It helps fulfill our mission of honoring the Greatest Generation who flew these warbirds, and it helps enable school-age children to connect with the WWII history these planes represent. We also hope this tour will encourage more young people to consider careers in aviation.”
For more information, go to https://airbasegeorgia.org.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: WWII aircraft tour reaches Augusta, honoring veterans and history
