EAA's Ford Tri-Motor Tour

—The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) immaculate 1929 Ford
Tri-Motor will be touring the country offering an opportunity for passengers to experience flight aboard the
world’s first mass-produced airliner. During EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor Tour, passengers will travel back to the early
days of what was considered luxurious commercial air travel.
The Ford Tri-Motor or the “Tin Goose” was first built by the Ford Motor Company in the late 1920s. EAA’s Ford
Tri-Motor was constructed in 1929 and has an intriguing history, with roles ranging from service as Cuban
airliner to extensive background fighting forest fires while transporting smoke jumpers.
After a thunderstorm wrecked havoc on the airplane in 1973, EAA Founder Paul Poberezny purchased the
aircraft, which then underwent a 12-year restoration and returned it to touring status.
EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor has also made a celebrity appearance in two major movies—1960’s “Family Jewels”
starring Jerry Lewis and 2009’s “Public Enemies” starring Johnny Depp.
EAA’s Tri-Motor can carry up to nine passengers at a time, and every seat has a window. Passengers are
encouraged to bring a camera to record and share this experience. Tickets purchased in advance are $70 for
adults; walk up tickets are $75 and $50 for children 17 years old and under.

Lebanon, MO - Floyd W Jones Lebanon Airport – May 24-27, 2018

Book your spot on the historic “Tin Goose” through a secure flight-reservation system at www.flytheford.org,
EAA’s Tri-Motor tour website. You can also pre-book a flight by calling 1-800-843-3612.
Media members are welcome for a flight on Thursday May 24th at 2:00P.M. For media flight inquiries please
contact Olivia Rasmus at 920-426-6599 or orasmus@eaa.org.
About EAA
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