OCLB Chapter of the Great Outdoors presents
Saturday December 6, 2025
6:00pm flight
Price is $175 pp or $150 pp for two or more
(Make sure to purchase the Dec. 6 flight at 6:00 PM)
After purchasing your ticket, please register on our site so that we know you're coming!
Riverside Municipal Airport
6936 Flight Rd
Riverside, CA 92504
Optional
After the flight we can drive 6 miles to the beautiful Mission Inn, see the world renowned holiday light display and have dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Please do not hesitate if you are interested in this event as there are limited seats available. This will sell out!
Makes a wonderful gift for that special someone!
Experience the Magic of the Season from 1,000 Feet Aboard Our Historic DC-3!
Celebrate the holidays with a one-of-a-kind flight in the legendary D-Day Doll, our beautifully restored WWII-era Douglas DC-3. Step aboard and relive the golden age of aviation as we take to the skies over Riverside for a 40-minute flight filled with history, nostalgia, and breathtaking holiday views.
From your window seat, you’ll enjoy a spectacular aerial perspective of the Mission Inn Festival of Lights and the city’s sparkling neighborhoods below, a sight you’ll never forget.
Before takeoff, relax in the festive airport terminal with complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies as you mingle with our crew and learn about the incredible service history of this iconic aircraft that flew in the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Perfect for families, friends, and couples alike, this flight blends the wonder of the holiday season with the thrill of flying in living history. Proceeds support the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and help us keep the D-Day Doll flying for future generations.
Seats are limited — reserve your flight early and make this holiday season unforgettable!
Our regular price is $250 per guest, but we’re offering a limited-time seasonal discount.
Click here for Night Flight video
Here’s what your journey with us will look like:
Pre-Flight Excitement (5-10 Minutes):
Kick off your adventure with a brief but essential safety briefing. Get familiar with the historic aircraft and feel the anticipation build as you prepare for takeoff!
Engines Roaring & Taxiing to the Runway (5 Minutes):
Hear the powerful engines come to life as we taxi to the runway. Feel the thrill as we prepare to lift off in this incredible piece of aviation history.
The Main Event: 20-25 Minutes of Pure Flight Bliss!
Soar over beautiful landscapes and take in the breathtaking views from 1,000 feet up. Feel the magic of flying in a vintage warbird, just like the aviators of the past. This is your time to relax, enjoy, and make unforgettable memories.
Return to the Flight Ramp (5 Minutes):
As we land, savor the last moments of your journey as we taxi back to the ramp, reflecting on the unique experience you just shared with a piece of living history.
It was built at the Douglas factory in Santa Monica, California. It is one of 159 C-53Ds and was delivered to AAF on July 7, 1943. It was assigned to the 434th Troop Carrier Group and was stationed at various locations (Alliance Field, NE, Baer Field, IN, Fullbeck, UK, and Welford Park, UK) before arriving at Royal Air Force (RAF) Aldermaston, UK in march 1944.
The 434th TCG consisted of HQ and the 71st to 74th Squadrons. Aircraft 830 was assigned to the 72nd Squadron (CU).
The group's D-Day mission was to tow gliders carrying reinforcements to 101st Division troops who had been dropped earlier in the night near Utah Beach.
At 0119, June 6, 1944, 52 of the Group's airplanes, each towing a Waco glider, took off from RAF Aldermaston Airfield for Normandy. Aircraft 830 flew three missions on D-Day and the next day.
While in the ETO it participated in the D-Day invasion, Operation Market Garden in Holland, the re-supply of Bastogne, and the crossing of the Rhine.
It also flew various support missions and wounded evacuations to England.
Please review the following important details to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience aboard the D-Day Doll, our historic WWII-era DC-3.
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Flight Duration: Approximately 40–45 minutes.
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No Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited within 50 feet of the aircraft and at all times during the flight.
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Passenger Age: Minimum age is 5 years old. All passengers must be able to sit in their own seat and fasten a seat belt without the use of a car seat.
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Check-In Time: Passengers must arrive and check in at least 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals may result in cancellation of your reservation.
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Required Documents: All passengers must complete and sign required flight and liability forms prior to boarding. These will be provided at check-in.
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Passenger Capacity: Per FAA certification, the D-Day Doll may carry a maximum of 16 passengers and a 3-person crew.
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Pre-Flight Briefing: All passengers must attend a safety briefing prior to boarding. Our Wing crew will assist with seating, seat belts, and answer any questions.
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Seat Belts: Must remain fastened during takeoff and landing. Once in flight, you may move about the cabin to take photos or video at your leisure.
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Hearing Protection: Recommended and provided if you do not have your own.
Thank you for flying with the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force — your support helps us keep history flying!
For questions contact the Event Leader:
Richard Norman
(626 ) 319-4740
[email protected]
