Ike's Bird

Ike's Bird "Ike's Bird" is President Eisenhower's twin-engine AIR FORCE ONE. It is the smallest plane every to be used by a sitting President.

The Air Force needed a small plane to move the President on short trips, so they chose this aircraft.

05/04/2024

Come see a ramp full of WWII airplanes, plus classic and vintage aircraft. Food trucks, kids activities, and lots of fun. FREE admission. Saturday, May 18. Gates open at 9:00 am. Greenville, TX Majors Airport.

www.DFWWing.com/events/greenville

“Ike’s Bird” is featured on the cover of the January, 2024 issue of AOPA Magazine.  So proud to represent the CAF with t...
12/25/2023

“Ike’s Bird” is featured on the cover of the January, 2024 issue of AOPA Magazine. So proud to represent the CAF with the smallest Air Force One.

You can see more pics and read the Barry Schiff article by visiting our website at www.IkesBird.org .

06/05/2023
MILITARY AIRPLANE EVENT AT DURANT EAKER AIRPORT.SATURDAY, JUNE 17.    9:00 am to 2:00 pmFREE ADMISSION.   AIRPLANE RIDES...
06/04/2023

MILITARY AIRPLANE EVENT AT DURANT EAKER AIRPORT.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

FREE ADMISSION. AIRPLANE RIDES AVAILABLE.

www.IkesBird.org/durant

Come see the historic military planes of the Commemorative Air Force as they descend on the Durant Airport for ONE DAY ONLY. You'll see them start and belch smoke from their powerful radial engines, and then race across the sky. Bring the kids and let them learn and see history in action.

FREE ADMISSION.

For more information go to https://www.ikesbird.org/durant

If you've never been to a CAF Barnstormer Saturday Fly-In, here are some pics from the Greenville, TX event last weekend...
05/24/2023

If you've never been to a CAF Barnstormer Saturday Fly-In, here are some pics from the Greenville, TX event last weekend. Lots of great airplanes, and fun times. Come on out to the next events:

* June 3 - Midlothian, TX Mid-Way Regional Airport

* June 17 - Durant, OK Eaker Airport (next to the casino)

Hope to see you there.

https://www.ikesbird.org/schedule

Thanks to Ty Helton, Carl Brown and the whole town of Greenville for their outstanding hospitality.

Photos by Dylan Phelps. Great job.

Ride on Ike’s AIR FORCE ONE on Saturday, June 3 at Midlothian Mid-Way Airport.  Various flight times available starting ...
05/24/2023

Ride on Ike’s AIR FORCE ONE on Saturday, June 3 at Midlothian Mid-Way Airport.

Various flight times available starting at 10 am.

Reserve your seat online and SAVE $50. Seats are limited so get your reservation NOW.

"Ike's Bird" is Ike’s 1955 AIR FORCE ONE. It's a Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience to ride on a former AIR FORCE ONE. Sit where the President rode, or in the cockpit. Feel history alive.

Click below to reserve your flight.

Ride on Ike's AIR FORCE ONE and experience history.   Sit where Presidents and high government officials rode.  Bring a friend or ride with your family.  Kids as young as five can ride.

Ride on Ike’s AIR FORCE ONE on Saturday, May 20 at Greenville Majors Airport.  Various flight times available starting a...
05/16/2023

Ride on Ike’s AIR FORCE ONE on Saturday, May 20 at Greenville Majors Airport. Various flight times available starting at 10 am.

Reserve your seat online and SAVE $50. Seats are limited so get your reservation NOW.

"Ike's Bird" is Ike’s 1955 AIR FORCE ONE. It's a Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience to ride on a former AIR FORCE ONE. Sit where the President rode, or in the cockpit. Feel history alive.

Click below to reserve your flight.

Ride on Ike's AIR FORCE ONE and experience history.   Sit where Presidents and high government officials rode.  Bring a friend or ride with your family.  Kids as young as five can ride.

Ride on AIR FORCE ONE on Saturday, May 20 at Greenville Majors Airport.  Various flight times available starting at 10 a...
05/09/2023

Ride on AIR FORCE ONE on Saturday, May 20 at Greenville Majors Airport. Various flight times available starting at 10 am.

"Ike's Bird" is President Eisenhower's 1955 Twin-Engine AIR FORCE ONE. It's a Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience to ride on a former AIR FORCE ONE. Sit where the President rode, or in the cockpit. Feel history alive.

Click below to reserve your flight

Ride on Ike's AIR FORCE ONE and experience history.   Sit where Presidents and high government officials rode.  Bring a friend or ride with your family.  Kids as young as five can ride.

WWII AIRPLANE EVENT AT GREENVILLE MAJORS AIRPORT.FREE ADMISSION.KIDS ACTIVITIES and FOOD TRUCKS.AIRPLANE RIDES.SATURDAY,...
05/09/2023

WWII AIRPLANE EVENT AT GREENVILLE MAJORS AIRPORT.

FREE ADMISSION.

KIDS ACTIVITIES and FOOD TRUCKS.

AIRPLANE RIDES.

SATURDAY, MAY 20
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Come see the historic planes of the Commemorative Air Force as they descend on the Greenville Airport for one day only. You'll see them start and belch smoke from their powerful radial engines, and then race across the sky. Bring the kids and let them learn and see history in action.

FREE ADMISSION.

For more information go to https://www.ikesbird.org/greenville

Ride on "Ike's Bird" this Saturday, May 6 at Dallas Executive Airport.  Various flight times available starting at 10 am...
05/05/2023

Ride on "Ike's Bird" this Saturday, May 6 at Dallas Executive Airport. Various flight times available starting at 10 am.

"Ike's Bird" is President Eisenhower's 1955 Twin-Engine AIR FORCE ONE. It's a Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience to ride on a former AIR FORCE ONE. Sit where the President rode, or in the cockpit. Feel history alive.

Click below to reserve your flight.

Ride on Ike's AIR FORCE ONE and experience history.   Sit where Presidents and high government officials rode.  Bring a friend or ride with your family.  Kids as young as five can ride.

05/02/2023

Ride on "Ike's Bird" this Saturday, May 6 at Dallas Executive Airport. Various flight times available starting at 10 am.

"Ike's Bird" is President Eisenhower's 1955 Twin-Engine AIR FORCE ONE. It's a Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience to ride on a former AIR FORCE ONE. Sit where the President rode, or in the cockpit. Feel history come alive.

For more information go to www.IkesBird.org/dallas

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5303 Challenger Drive
Dallas, TX
75237

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