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Brenham TX - Rides Day - B25 Yellow Rose

Saturday July 18, 2026

Doolittle WWII Living History Flight Experience in the Yellow Rose!

Join us with the CAF Houston Wing in Brenham (11R)!


Enjoy the ride of your life in the Yellow Rose, a B-25 Mitchell bomber like the those flown by the Doolittle Raiders in the Raid Over Tokyo on April 18, 1942.


Living History Flight Experience

  • Duration: The entire experience lasts approximately one hour.
  • Check-In: Passengers must check in one hour before take-off.
  • Pre-Boarding: Includes check-in, a passenger safety briefing, history briefing and a photo opportunity with the crew.
  • Flight Details:
  • Experience the engine start-up sequence.
  • A few minutes taxi to the runway.
  • Pause on the runway for a full engine run-up and flight clearance.
  • Once airborne, the flight lasts approximately 20-25 minutes.


Passenger Requirements

  • Access: Meet us at our rides desk at the Air Show.
  • Age: Passengers must be 12 years or older to fly inYellow Rose.
  • Physical Ability: All passengers must be able to enter and exit the aircraft unassisted using a ladder, use a standard adult seat belt during the flight and weigh no more than 250 lbs.


Celebrate history and experience a unique piece of military aviation heritage with us! And have a ride of a lifetime!




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C-45 Lone Star Lady

Lago Vista TX Aviation Showcase - C45, T6, BT13

Friday July 3, 2026

Come join us at the America 250 Lago Vista Aviation Showcase at Rusty Allen airport.


Enjoy a Living History Flight Experience in our C45 Lone Star Lady, a WWII executive transport like those used to fly generals ("the brass") during the war, our advanced fighter trainer AT-6 Texan, Lil Tex or our basic trainer, BT-13 Valiant, Slo' Poke, trainers like those used for training during WWII.


Click below to reserve and purchase your ride!


The Living History Flight Experience is like no other, and the entire experience lasts approximately one hour. Passengers must check in one hour before take-off. Pre-boarding includes check-in, a passenger safety briefing and photo opportunity with the crew. 


Once boarded the passengers will experience the engine start up sequence, a few minutes taxi to the runway, and a pause on the runway for a full engine run-up and flight clearance. Once airborne the flight lasts approximately 20-25 minutes in the air.


AT-6 & BT-13- Passenger must be 12 years of age or older to fly in the T-6. Passenger must be physically able to enter and exit (climb in/out) the aircraft unassisted. Passenger must weigh less than 250 pounds.


C-45 - Passengers must be at least 5 years old. Child passengers ages 5 to 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian passenger with them on the flight. All passengers must be physically able to enter and exit the aircraft unassisted. Passengers must each weigh less than 250 pounds.

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San Marcos Saturdays

Jul 18, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Take once in a liftetime ride in a WWII advanced fighter trainer in the Commemorative Air Force, Central Texas Wing's AT-6 Texan - a beautiful WWII advance trainer. Or ride take a ride like a general in our U3a Blue Canoe, executive transport aircraft. Click below to purchase your ride!


This Living History Flight Experience is like no other, and the entire experience lasts approximately one hour. Passengers must check in 45 minutes before flight time. Pre-boarding includes check-in, a passenger safety briefing and photo opportunity with the crew. 


Once boarded the passengers will experience the engine start up sequence, a few minutes taxi to the runway, and a pause on the runway for a full engine run-up and flight clearance. Once airborne the flight lasts approximately 20-25 minutes in the air.


Requirements

  • Passengers must be 12 years of age or older to fly in the AT-6 or U3a unaccompanied. Children over 5 years old may fly in the U3a with an accompanying adult passenger.
  • Maximum per passenger weight is 249 pounds.
  • Passengers must be physically able to enter and exit the aircraft unassisted (climb into and out of aircraft unassisted) and must be able to use a standard adult seat belt during the flight.
  • A liability release (at www.holdharmless.org) must be completed by the passenger prior to the flight. For passengers under 18 years old, the release must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Passengers should wear long pants, and shoes with closed toes and heels.
  • Smoking is prohibited on the aircraft ramp and in the hangar.


Additional CAF information can be found at www.centraltexaswing.org and www.commemorativeairforce.org.


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