Rides

OCTOBER 11-13, 2024 | Forbes Field | Topeka, KS

TAKE FLIGHT AT THE AIR SHOW

Take the ride of a lifetime at the 2024 Thunder Over the Heartland Air Show Presented by CoreFirst Bank & Trust!

During select times at the air show, guests will have the incredible opportunity to ride in the P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter”! Rides in “Gunfighter” must be pre-purchased on their website.

About the P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter”

Gunfighter is one of the world’s most famous P-51 Mustangs. The aircraft has been offering ride flights and thrilling crowds at air shows for more than 40 years. Its mission is to honor the sacrifices of those who have served and inspire the next generation of aviators. The aircraft is a P-51 D Model Mustang, serial number 44-73264. Of the approximately 15,000 P-51s produced during WWII, less than 150 airworthy examples exist world-wide in museums, flying or under restoration. Gunfighter is owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). The CAF is the largest operator of historic aircraft in the world with over 175 aircraft and 13,000 members.

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