World War II Veteran Aircraft
Commemorating the Greatest Generation
C-47 Placid Lassie
Placid Lassie is the Tunison Foundation's 1943 Douglas C-47 Skytrain. Unlike many warbirds operating today, she is a real war hero. She is not an replica, or a deep restoration based upon parts from multiple separate airplanes. These rivets crossed the English Channel on June 6th, 1944 and continued across Europe in the service of our nation.
PBY Catalina
Our current major restoration project is our 1942 Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, also a real war veteran. The restoration project began in the UK in 2009 under James Lyle's ownership, and was moved to the U.S. in 2014. Restoration work was resumed in 2022 and subsequently suspended in July 2024 for a wide variety of reasons.
Other Aircraft
Through our friends and partners, the Tunison Foundation also has access to other World War II veteran aircraft, including the Beechcraft C-45, North American T-6/SNJ, Boeing Stearman, and other types, for your airshow or event. Please inquire with Garrett Fleishman if interested.