AD-4 Skyraider “Naked Fanny” Joins AirExpo 2016

Wings of the North will be holding their annual AirExpo flying display over the weekend of July 16th/17th at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. There will be a strong line up of vintage military aircraft (HERE), with the latest addition being former French Air Force Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider Bu.126959, well known on the air show circuit as Naked Fanny. The Skyraider will be the star exhibit in a special feature during Saturday’s show called “Aircraft Spotlight” which will bring together several local veteran Skyraider pilots who will share their stories with the public in a symposium moderated by aviation historian Tom Lymburn.

Wings of the North’s press release continues, “AirExpo is Minnesota’s premier aviation event. See up close over 50 World War II, vintage and modern airplanes both flying and on display. Meet and visit with over 60 aviation heroes from Vietnam Aces, to Shuttle Astronauts in our Hall of Heroes. Ride in a historic WWII B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber, 1929 Travelaire biplane, Helicopter, or Private Aircraft. Food vendors, kids’ area, fun displays. Educational and entertaining, something for the entire family. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these heroes and airplanes. Tickets for AirExpo 2016 will be available at the gate or at reduced prices in advance through the show’s website. There will be free parking at the show site.”