WWII-era planes to soar over Modesto for preservation group's flying clinic

CBS News Sacramento

The skies above Modesto are expected to be roaring with the sound of vintage warplanes through the weekend.

Starting Thursday, the North American Trainer Association (NATA) will be holding its formation clinic at the Modesto Airport.

NATA is a non-profit group that aims to help preserve and keep historic military aircraft flying.

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Posted by City of Modesto - City Hall on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

No specific details on the planes Modesto residents might see have been released, but NATA does focus on World War II-era variants of the P-51 Mustang, B-25 Mitchell, T-28 Trojan, and T-6 Texan.

The Modesto formation clinic is scheduled from Oct. 23-26. 

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