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HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST B-29 SUPERFORTRESS

The AirPower History Tour to showcase bomber and C-45 Expeditor, flights also available for purchase

Contact:

Manager 
Washington County
James Jenkins
240-313-2384
jajenkins@washco-md.net

Hagerstown, Md. (May 20, 2016) — Hagerstown Regional Airport is proud to partner and host the Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour May 30 — June 1. Visitors can join the CAF for an up-close view of the B-29 Superfortress bomber, FIFI and its companion the C-45 Expeditor.

The aircraft will be staged at the main passenger terminal located at 18434 Showalter Road in Hagerstown. The event will be open to the public Monday, May 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday May 31 and June 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Admission to the ramp is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 11 - 17. Children age 10 and under are free. Visit www.AirPowerTour.org for additional information about the tour stop and to make advance ride reservations.

To learn more about HGR events, flights and services visit flyhagerstown.com or like HGR on Facebook at Hagerstown Regional Airport.

For additional information, contact Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager James Jenkins at 240-313-2384.

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About Hagerstown Regional Airport

Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR), a financially self-supporting airport complex managed by Washington County, is home to a variety of businesses that provide travel services to the general public and airside services to the general aviation community. The 400-acre facility includes a secured perimeter, an air traffic control tower, state-of-the-art navigational aids, and the second-longest public runway in the State of Maryland. Sun Air Express provides passenger service to Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Allegiant provides passenger service to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Visit flyhagerstown.com for more information.

About Washington County, Maryland Government

Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County with regard to operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. This vision is used to ably assist the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County in achieving goals for moving the County forward as present needs and future plans are addressed.

According to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, the Washington County General Fund has one of the lowest costs per capita for services provided of all 23 counties and Baltimore City. This is attributed to the efficiency, staffing levels, and cost containment exhibited in Washington County Government operations. Visit washco-md.net for more information.

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