GENESEO AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Aboard Whiskey 7: A 30‑Minute C‑47 D‑Day Flight from Jamestown
An immersive, museum‑operated flight aboard the restored C‑47 “Whiskey 7” that recreates the sights and sounds of a WWII paratrooper sortie — essential information for planning the short, guided experience.
Aboard Whiskey 7: A 30‑Minute C‑47 D‑Day Flight from Jamestown.
Step into history on the C‑47 “Whiskey 7,” a veteran WWII transport restored and flown by the National Warplane Museum; the experience aims to replicate what it might have felt like to be a paratrooper approaching Normandy, delivering a brief but visceral connection to June 6, 1944.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fly a D‑Day Veteran
Board the famous C‑47 “Whiskey 7,” a flying artifact of WWII that offers a direct, tactile link to the D‑Day airborne experience.
A Short, Immersive Paratrooper Recreation
The flight focuses on the sights and sounds that defined a paratrooper sortie—engine noise, the cramped cabin, and the procedures that preceded a jump—packaged into a concise airborne experience.
Guided by Museum Crew and Safety Personnel
The National Warplane Museum runs the flights with a Cabin Safety Officer who conducts a preflight safety briefing and oversees boarding and in‑flight procedures.
What the day feels like
How the flight feels
This is a short, focused experience: attendees gather at the airport, receive an on‑the‑tarmac safety briefing, climb aboard the C‑47, are secured in place, and then spend a compact 30 minutes in the air aboard a WWII veteran aircraft—designed to convey the look, sound and procedural rhythm of a paratrooper mission rather than to perform an actual jump.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The advertised flight time is 30 minutes; plan to arrive early for the required preflight procedures and briefing.
Expect an on‑tarmac safety briefing delivered by the Cabin Safety Officer approximately 30 minutes prior to engine start; seating and flight procedures will be covered before boarding.
Meet at Jamestown Airport (JHW), 3163 Airport Dr, Jamestown, NY 14701 for check‑in and the preflight briefing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The flight duration is 30 minutes.
Where do I meet for the flight?
Meet at Jamestown Airport (JHW), 3163 Airport Dr, Jamestown, NY 14701.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes — passengers must be at least 8 years old.
How much does a seat cost?
The listed price is $175 per passenger.
Will there be a safety briefing?
Yes — the Cabin Safety Officer conducts a safety briefing beside the aircraft about 30 minutes prior to engine start; seating and flight procedures are explained then.
Who operates the flights?
The flights are operated by the National Warplane Museum.