Southport Magazine

Normally, finding out that your town won’t be visited by a bomber bristling with machine guns and capable of carrying tons of explosives would be good news, but we are actually disappointed. The “Aluminum Overcast,” a restored World War Two vintage B-17 bomber, was scheduled to visit the Cape Fear Jetport on Memorial Day weekend, but had to cancel its entire spring/summer tour due to mechanical difficulties. But the local Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 939, the organization that invited the bomber to the Cape Fear Jetport, is not letting the lack of Aluminum Overcast rain on its parade and has scheduled a day of fun for the entire family for Saturday, May 29.

“Of course we were very saddened to learn our Tour Stop with the Aluminum Overcast had to be cancelled, but our membership didn’t want that to deter us from paying our respects to all our fallen veterans,” said chapter President Rich Largent. “Hopefully our Saturday event will help to keep their memories alive.”

A day of classic, family fun begins with a pancake breakfast from 8:30-11 am ($6 per plate) and continues with a classic car show, vintage World War  Two aircraft and memorabilia on display, and a free concert from 1-3 pm by the Brunswick Big Band. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase as well from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. 

So gather the family and take a trip back to yesteryear all while paying tribute to the memory of those who have lost their lives defending our freedoms. 

The Cape Fear Jetport is located at 4019 Long Beach Road. Parking is free and plentiful.