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TWO WWII-ERA BOMBERS DUE FRIDAY AT BURBANK.


Byline: Susan Abram Staff Writer

BURBANK - Two fully restored bombers of the World War II era will go on display Friday, starting a four-day visit to celebrate American patriotism Patriotism
See also Chauvinism, Loyalty.

America, Captain

comic-strip character known as the “protector of the American way.” [Comics: Horn, 155–156]

American

elm traditional symbol of American patriotism.
.

A B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator
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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was a American heavy bomber, built by Consolidated Aircraft. It was produced in greater numbers than any other American combat aircraft during World War II and still holds
 will fly into Burbank Airport and remain on exhibit at the airport's Mercury Air Center. Visitors will be allowed to tour the interior of both aircraft.

The warbirds, owned by the nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive.

Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law.
 Collings Foundation, are coming as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour, a program to educate Americans on military aviation during WWII WWII
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World War II


WWII World War Two
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The aircraft can be viewed from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.

Visitors who had early reservations may have the opportunity to take a 30-minute flight. To make reservations, call (978) 562-9182.
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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:May 9, 2002
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