Historic WWII bomber a surefire hit for Edmonton Airshow

A historic B-25 Mitchell bomber from the Second World War is coming to the Edmonton Airshow.

The plane will also offer short flight tours from the Villeneuve Airport

CBC News · Posted: Aug 04, 2017 8:38 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 5, 2017

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CBC takes a ride in a historic WWII warplane. The B-25 Mitchell "Maid in the Shade" will perform in the Edmonton Airshow.

A historic B-25 Mitchell bomber from the Second World War is coming to the Edmonton Airshow.

Built in 1944, the aircraft is visiting from Arizona on the Flying Legends of Victory Tour.

The plane will also offer short flight tours from the Villeneuve Airport.

Almost 10,000 B-25s were built, but the visiting "Maid in the Shade" is one of only 34 that can still fly today.

The Edmonton Airshow takes place August 19 and 20.