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5th Annual Richard I. Bong Airport Open House
The Richard I. Bong Airport, in Superior, WI., is holding their 5th Annual Airport Open House on June 14th. The free event will include airplane rides, educational opportunities, history, food, music, a classic car gathering, and much more!
EAA will be open early for young eagle flights and breakfast.
The CAF Lake Superior Hangar will open at 9AM for history, tours, education, and fun!
Civil Air Patrol as well as other airport businesses and tenants will be out as well!
We’re stepping up the food game this year and Tom’s Taste of Chicago will be on site for some great meals – starting at 11am
Mini Donuts will be available as well!
We’re excited to have the Blue Water Big Band back again for some excellent music and dancing!
Schedule of events:
- 7:30 EAA activities begin
- 9am CAF Doors Open
- 11am Lunch Begins w/Tom’s Taste of Chicago
- 11am Classic Car Gathering
- 11am Youth Activities
- 1PM Blue Water Big Band
We’re also excited to announce Mike O’Connor author of ACE OF ACES, THE DICK BONG STORY and BADGER ACES, WISCONSIN FIGHTER ACES 1917-1972 will be on site selling his books focused on Wisconsin Air Heros. Come on out a meet him and maybe pick up a book or two!
Finally, Thank you to the City of Superior Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department for sponsoring this event!