A rare and iconic World War II aircraft is on display in Southern California. KTLA’s Gayle Anderson shares where you can see the only flying B-28 Superfortress, plus details on other events happening this weekend.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Commemorative Air Force SoCal
Camarillo Airport
Southern California residents and tourists can experience “hands on” history with FIFI, the Commemorative Air Force’s iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber and other World War II military aircraft on display at the Commemorative Air Force Southern California (SoCal) wing’s facility in Camarillo. This is the first stop of three Southern California stops planned for the CAF AirPower History Tour.
Accompanying aircraft include the CAF SoCal wing’s P-51 Mustang Man O’ War; two very rare fighters—aSupermarine Spitfire and Mitsubishi Japanese Zero; a C-45 Expeditor and several other vintage military airplanes. Visitors may tour the B-29 cockpit and purchase rides in many of the airplanes.
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress, first flown in 1942, began active service in 1944 and is best known as the airplane whose missions over Japan helped bring about the end of World War II. It was designed as a
replacement for the older B-17s and B-24s, with longer range and greater bomb loads. The B-29 was also
used in the Korean War in the early 1950s and was a staple of the U.S. Air Force until the late 1950s.
Entry contribution is $15 for adults and $8 for children age 10 through 17. Children under age 10 arefree. The airplanes will be on static display when they are not flying. B-29 cockpit tours are included inthe contribution. Ride prices range from $75 to $1895. Ride reservations may be made at Air Power Tour where additional information about the tour stop may also be found.
Hot Wheels Garage Event
Automobile Driving Museum
The Automobile Driving Museum
610 Lairport Street
El Segundo
310 909-0950
The Automobile Driving Museum is hosting a special Hot Wheels Garage with Operation Gratitude. The museum is displaying life size Hot Wheel cars and Hot Wheel tracks. Donations of cereal, energy bars, and gift cards will benefit Operation Gratitude non-profit work helping veterans.
Fred Hall Fishing Show
Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach
The Fred Hall Long Beach Show at the Long Beach Convention Center and Arena is the premier outdoor recreation show featuring the largest selection of the nation’s leading equipment manufacturers. Passionate outdoor enthusiasts make this show their annual celebration of the great outdoors and the kickoff of the new Spring – Summer season. Fishing tackle, boats, marine accessories, diving, shooting and hunting products and camping gear combine with hundreds of resorts, landings, lodges and outfitters that are ready to book your next outdoor adventure.
Abilities Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A
Downtown Los Angeles
The Abilities Expo is happening at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This unique event brings necessary products and services together under one roof for the community of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals.
Natural Products Expo West
Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim
The Natural Products Expo West is happening in Anaheim. This natural products trade show is the place to discover the latest healthy food and brands. Also greet and meet industry experts.
Festival of Colors
Excelsior High School
15711 Pioneer Boulevard
Norwalk
This is described as “the world’s happiest event!” It’s the Festival of Colors in Los Angeles. Multiple colors of powder are thrown in every direction to welcome the Spring season. This tradition dates back thousands of years in India, where flower petals were thrown in celebration.
Oscar Nominated Costumes
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
919 South Grand
Avenue
Los Angeles
213 624 1200
Have you seen the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel?” The Academy Award winning costumes are on display and we can see them for FREE plus costumes worn in our favorite movies in 2014 at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising exhibition in downtown Los Angeles.
Original Model of Oscar Winning Grand Budapest Hotel
The Hollywood Museum
1601 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood
323 464 7776
While we’re on the subject of the Grand Budapest Hotel, we can see the bright pink, nine foot by 14-foot miniature model used in the movie created by Oscar winning production designer Adam Stockhausen at the Hollywood Museum.
Registration Deadline!
Sunday, March 15, 2015
2015 ASICS LA MARATHON
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue
Los Angeles
(213) 542-3000
Time is running out to register for the 2015 ASICS LA Marathon. Run for yourself. Run for one of the more than 50 official charities. Run the 5K event. Or volunteer. The choice is yours. Also, think about getting a souvenir of the event no matter what your choice. Get a pair of these. The official ASICS LA Marathon shoes for men and women.
Gayle, Gayle on the Go, Anderson
KTLA 5 News
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So, what’s going on in your world? Let us know! Please be sure to provide video with your request. The deadline for your information is Tuesday 5pm.
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Have a GREAT Saturday!
Gayle Anderson, KTLA 5 News.
