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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... EVENT Restored B-17 Flying Fortress headed to Medford Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 11, 2015 at 11:01 PM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 11, 2015 at 11:01 PM » Social News A fully restored World War II airplane is coming to the Medford airport, and area residents will be able to get a peek inside for a week. The Sentimental Journey, a B-17G Flying Fortress, will be open for tours at the airport's Jet Center facility, 5000 Cirrus Drive, from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 15-20. The tours cost $5 per person for adults, $3 per child, or $10 for a family. "They can climb in the front of the plane, climb all the way and take photos," said liaison Seán Magorrian. Flights are also available for $425. The aircraft, now owned by the Commemorative Air Force in Arizona, rolled off an assembly line in 1944, according to the airplane website. It was then accepted into the U.S. Army Air Force in 1945, and was assigned to the Pacific theater until war's end. It began service as a photo mapping plane in 1947, and assisted with atmospheric nuclear weapon detonation tests in the 1950s, the website reads. "I've always had a respect for that plane," Magorrian said. "It was well built. It was a workhorse. That plane significantly contributed to the U.S.'s ability to win the war." In 2015, it's also a rarity. Of the 12,731 original B-17s that were built, fewer than a dozen are still flying worldwide, Magorrian said. "It's a flying piece of history," he said. Magorrian said he is a longtime aircraft enthusiast, and got involved as a volunteer liaison about four years ago when he went to Falcon Field in Mesa, Ariz., to see it. For the past four years, Magorrian and his wife, Anita, have flown about the country in the aircraft, giving tours and teaching about the airplane's history in several states, including Texas, Utah and both Dakotas. "It's a good-looking plane. It sounds fantastic when the engines fire up," Magorrian said. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 11, 2015 at 11:01 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501