Fly the Warbirds of WWII | Roanoke News

Two WWII planes are soaring back into the spotlight at Dublin’s New River Valley Airport — a 1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17, once the Army Air Corps’ go-to trainer, and another rare warbird. Brought by the Commemorative Air Force’s National Capital Wing, these aren’t just museum pieces — they’re alive in the sky, offering adrenaline-pumping rides where you feel the wind, hear the roar, and even smell the cows flying low. For some pilots, it’s deeply personal — one’s grandfather flew P-51s, and now he’s logging his own flights. This isn’t history behind glass — it’s history in your hands, your ears, your seat. If you’re nearby, don’t miss your chance to fly like they did. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aac86f0ee0e38412