World War II-era warbirds take flight over Clarksville Regional Airport | PHOTOS

Three WWII-era aircraft took to the skies over Clarksville this week for flight demonstrations, led by the B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raider.

By Casey Williams July 16, 2021 11:01 am

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Three World War II-era aircraft took to the skies over Clarksville this week for flight demonstrations.

The Texas Raiders aviation group visited Clarksville Regional Airport Tuesday-Thursday, offering tours, demonstrations and even some guest flights. Among the planes on display were the SNJ/T6 Texan Advanced Trainer and the twin engine Navy JRB transport Little Raider.

Visitors check out World War II-era aircraft during the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Clarksville Regional Airport on July 15, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)

World War II-era aircraft at Clarksville Regional Airport on July 15, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)

B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raider flies over Downtown Clarksville (Contributed: Josh Vaughn)

The cockpit of the B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raider (Contributed: Josh Vaughn)

Interior of B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raider (Contributed: Josh Vaughn)

B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raider (Contributed: Josh Vaughn)

B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raider takes off at Clarksville Regional Airport (Contributed: Josh Vaughn)

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