[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E29]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     COMMENDING THE WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2014

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this year, the Wings of Freedom 
Tour celebrates 25 years of service to World War II veterans.
   In 1984, Mr. Bob Collings acquired two iconic U.S. World War II 
airframes, a B-17 and B-24. After five years of investment and 
restoration, the world's only flying B-24J Liberator took flight at the 
50th Anniversary of the B-24.
   The Wings of Freedom Tour began in 1989 and has made nearly 3,000 
stops. The Freedom Tour is dedicated to education and to honoring those 
who served through recreating World War II history. Their motto 
encapsulates that philosophy: ``Read about WWII history and you might 
remember. Experience WWII history and you'll never forget.''
   It is my pleasure to commend the Wings of Freedom Tour on their 25th 
anniversary, and I join the Wings of Freedom Tour in expressing 
appreciation for our veterans and those currently serving in the United 
States military.

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