WWII history takes flight; Wilmington to host free events during Azalea Festival week

WWII history takes flight; Wilmington to host free events during Azalea Festival week

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A series of free events highlighting the Port City’s World War II legacy will take place during North Carolina Azalea Festival week as part of the national America 250 commemoration. The World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition has announced a lineup of programs aimed at promoting Wilmington’s designation as America’s first WWII Heritage City. Events are scheduled April 6–12 and are open to the public. One of…

Capital Wing flying at Warbirds Over Wilmington, part of N.C. Azalea Fest, America250 version

Based at Culpeper Regional Airport, the TBM Avenger, Boeing PT-17 Stearman bi-plane and Japanese Fuji LM-1 will be among the featured planes April 11-12.