Vintage Aircraft Fans Alert! World War II planes to appear at TCRA

In his Johnson City, Tenn. office surrounded by golf photos and memorabilia, veteran real estate appraiser John Bullington isn’t talking tee-times. Instead the avid golfer is shouting “Fore!” over some new legislation called The HVCC or Home Valuation Code of Conduct that went into effect May 1, 2009. The appraisal reform agreement of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo requires institutions that deliver loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt the HVCC. Bullington says the HVCC may have been well intended but unfortunately while trying to “clean up” what appeared to be a New York-based problem, it has backfired and appraisers nationwide are taking the hit.

A rare opportunity to see three of the top World War II aircraft that distinguished themselves in the European Theater will be at Tri-Cities Regional Airport from Monday, October 2 through Wednesday, October 4.

The Collings Foundation will bring in a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-24 Liberator, plus the only existing dual-control P-51 Mustang Fighter. The B-17 is one of only a few such aircraft in flying condition in the U.S. and the B-24 and B-51 are the only aircraft of their type in the world.

The Wings of Freedom tour will arrive at Tri-City Aviation on Monday at 2 p.m. until noon on Nov. 4. Display hours will be 2-5 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon on Nov 4.

Flight experiences aboard the planes are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times. A $12 donation for adults and $6 for children for viewing is requested. Thirty-minute flights are available on the B-17 and the B-24 for $425 per person. Stick time is also available starting at $2,200.

For more information on viewing, reservations and flight experiences call (800)-568 8924.