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Ford Mustangs that will be available to the public and was specifically built to be auctioned to the highest bidder in Thursday night’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser for the EAA Young Eagles program. The F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang is themed on the Lockheed Martin F-35
Lightning II, the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter jet. Ford Hangar offerings If you’ve ever dreamed of piloting an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, then visit the Ford Hangar from Wednesday through Sunday to experience the thrill of simulat-
ed flight from the F-35 cockpit. Instructor pilots will be on hand to field your questions about this unique aircraft. New this year, visitors can don an Oculus Rift headset to experience leading-edge 3-D virtual reality to ride along with legendary Ken Block in his 650-hp Fiesta ST!
PHOTO BY MARIANO ROSALES
Other activities you can check out in the Ford Hangar include family favorites such as the Raptor Rock Wall and Tough Tumblers Bungee Trampolines, Mustang electric Pony Ride head-tohead races for the kids in miniature replica Mustangs, and the skills-testing ST Racing Simulator. The Ford Mustang 50-year anniversary celebration includes classic cars to the allnew 2015 model, the Mustang 50 Years Photo Booth, Mustang pinball machines, snap-together Mustang model kits, penny presses, and much more! AirVenture is the first venue in the United States to have all of the new Ford and Lincoln vehicles in one location. Along with the Mustang, see the F-150, Super Duty, Focus, Focus ST, Edge, Expedition, Lincoln MKC, and Navigator. Model T Experience: Take the family for a Model T ride at the Ford Hangar, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fly-In Theater EAA Fly-In Theater features movies every night Sunday, July 27, through Saturday, August 2. Check listings for movie features and special guest presenters each night.
EAA would like to thank our partners for their support in making your convention special ★
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