Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Diamond Lil has arrived!

People head to get a closer look at the B-24.
The CAF B-24 bomber Diamond Lil has arrived at Martin State Airport.  It floated down from partyly cloudy skies to a welcome from scores of fans. The plane will be  open for tours 9 AM to 5 PM Wednesday and Thursday.  There will be no rides offered.
The museum will be open extended hours both days

For a look at Diamond Lil's arrival:
Visitors Wednesday get look at nose gun.
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