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Passengers & Crew after a Flight in Brazoria, TX. Photo-Col Sandy Thompson

Revenue Flight from Brazoria, TX.

A ride aboard "Texas Raiders" is simple and easily accomplished. Typically this authentically restored B-17 Bomber tours the US from early April to late October. Most tour locations provide an easy way for you and your family to acquaint yourself with this unique aircraft. Once you’ve found a tour-location nearest your city, request an advance reservation via e-mail at B17rides@gulfcoastwing.org.

Include the names, telephone numbers and addresses of each passenger desiring a reservation. No payment is necessary until check-in on the day of departure. Although scheduled departure times are sometimes controlled by the airport event and facility where "Texas Raiders" is touring, we will do our best to accommodate passengers as close to the desired date and time as possible.

Requirements & Info about your ride on "Texas Raiders":

Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of the aircraft and during flight.

Passengers must be 13-years of age or older to ride.

Flights are approximately 30-45 minutes in duration.

Passengers will need to arrive a minimum of 1-hour in advance of flight departure.

Three documents will need to be completed and signed prior to take off.

Payment by cash or check is preferred, although credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express). Payment is processed prior to flight departure.

Your payment is tax-deductible and your experience is priceless.

CAF and certification restriction limit the passenger load to not more than six (6) persons. A crew of four (4) completes the manifest.

Passengers must attend a pre-flight briefing prior to boarding. There will be Wing crew members to assist you in fastening seat-belts and to answer any questions.

Seat belts are required to be fastened for take-off and landing. During the flight you are welcome to move about the aircraft taking photographs/videos at your leisure. Ear plugs are recommended.

Your ride on TEXAS RAIDERS includes an associate membership in the CAF (Commemorative Air Force). Additional CAF information may be found at: http://commemorativeairforce.org .

Of course, one of the enjoyable ways to to become involved with the "Texas Raiders" is to join the CAF and the Gulf Coast Wing. First year dues for the CAF are $200 which includes the CAF annual dues of $160.00 plus a one time processing fee of $40.00. The annual dues for the Gulf Coast Wing are $35. Get complete information and print application forms by clicking on "Membership Info & Application Forms" page. Individual sponsorships (optional) range from $1500 to $3500 and are welcome also, following membership into the CAF.