B-17 Comes to Kingman for Flying Fortress Parkway Ribbon Cutting

Published by The Bee News

August 4, 2026

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Kingman, Arizona – The Aviation Heritage Center of Kingman is sponsoring a B-17, Sentimental Journey, to fly into the Kingman Municipal Airport in celebration of the Flying Fortress Parkway ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting is hosted by the City of Kingman and will take place on the north side of Interstate 40 at the Flying Fortress Parkway exit. There is a planned flyover of the B-17 at the time of the ribbon cutting.

This long-awaited interchange will ultimately connect Interstate 40 directly to the Kingman Municipal Airport and Industrial Park, leading to further economic development opportunities for the City of Kingman.

The public is invited to view the aircraft, which will be on display at the Kingman Municipal Airport, on Sunday and Monday before the ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as after the event. In addition to Sentimental Journey, more WWII aircraft and vehicles will be on display.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Sunday, October 4

  • Sentimental Journey arrives at Kingman Municipal Airport

Monday, October 5

  • 11:30 AM: Flying Fortress Parkway ribbon cutting ceremony and Sentimental Journey flyover
  • Aircraft ground tours and rides available for purchase through the Arizona Commemorative Air Force.
    RESERVATIONS FOR RIDES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Tuesday, October 6

  • Sentimental Journey departs Kingman Municipal Airport

To schedule a ride in the B-17, contact the Arizona Commemorative Air Force’s tour page:  www.azcaf.org/tour

The displayed WWII aircraft and vehicles are sponsored by the Aviation Heritage Center of Kingman.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:

aviationcenterkigm@gmail.com, (928) 352-8008, www.aviationheritagecenter.org

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About the Aviation Heritage Center of Kingman

The Aviation Heritage Center of Kingman is a nonprofit organization which has been established for the purposes of facilitating the construction of an aviation museum encompassing elements of regional interest, preserving history, exploring technology, and inspiring the imagination.

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