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Support Your Favorite Aircraft
Do you share affinity with a particular Collings Foundation aircraft? Now you can donate directly to your favorite Collings Foundation aircraft! Your support is the only way we can to keep these rare aviation treasures flying. A donation to your favorite aircraft can help cover maintenance and operational expenses or purchase needed components. Hearing the engines power-up, looking through the bombsight, sitting in the crew positions - these are what make American history come to life. Your contribution provides essential funds so we can continue to deliver these experiences. Select a specific Collings Foundation aircraft you would like to help support and at what level. In return for your donation we will send you a certificate of your sponsorship, a fancy glossy photo to hang on your wall, and background information on your aircraft - and a big thank you from all of us at the Collings Foundation!
Click on the aircraft to make a contribution.
Desiganted contribution levels: $250, $500, $750 and $1000.
The only B-24J still flying - in the world. Amazing, considering that there were over 18,500 B-24s built. The B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” pays tribute to WWII B-24 veterans flying as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour. As you can imagine, maintaining this bomber is very expensive! Your “Witchcraft” sponsorship help ensure that future generations will be able to see and experience such a rare piece of aviation history
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 The B-17 Flying Fortress is the most recognized heavy bomber from WWII. “Nine 0 Nine” always turns heads skyward as it flies across the United States! This heavy bomber has been restored to exact war-time configuration. Operational costs for either the B-17 or B-24 is approximately $4000 per flight hour. Your donation is the only way we can purchase oil, fuel and parts. An amazing symbol of American heritage!
 The roar of the two Wright R-2600 engines is unmistakable - feeling the engines power up as the B-25 takes off is unforgettable. The Collings Foundation’s B-25 Mitchell “Tondelayo” joins the two heavy bombers as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour. B-25’s became famous when it flew the first mission to bomb mainland Japan on the “Doolittle Raid” after taking off from the aircraft carrier “Hornet”.
One of the most unique fighter designs of WWII and Korean War. The Corsair proved to be a very potent attack aircraft. With a maximum speed of 460 mph, seeing this fighter streak across the sky is absolutely incredible. The Collings Foundation’s Corsair “wows” the crowds at air shows and events across the United States.
A setter of 25 world speed and altitude records, the F-4 Phantom made a name for itself in the skies of Vietnam. The Collings Foundation’s F-4 joins the TA-4 in the Vietnam Memorial Flight and is part of the CF Jet Fighter Training Course. This is the only civilian owned and operated F-4 in the world. Your support is essential in keeping this incredible jet flying.
The Collings Foundation’s TA-4J Skyhawk is based at our Houston, Texas Campus and flies as part of Vietnam Memorial Flight and CF Jet Fighter Training Course. The highly flexible Skyhawk served in the U.S. Navy for 40 years. Your sponsorship will help keep this amazing jet flying in tribute to all who served during the Vietnam and cold war era.
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