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Warbirds are making their way to Peru for TBM event

2 planes have already arrived ahead of May 20-21 TBM Avenger Reunion

By Shaw Local News Network
The Tunison Foundation DC-3/C-47 Placid Lassie arrived Sunday, May 1, 2022, to Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru for the TBM Avenger Reunion later in the month. It is the second warbird to arrive.

The Tunison Foundation DC-3/C-47 Placid Lassie arrived Sunday, May 1, 2022, to Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru for the TBM Avenger Reunion later in the month. It is the second warbird to arrive. (Photo provided by Mike Fuller)

The skies over Peru came to life with the unmistakable rumble of radials as the Tunison Foundation DC-3/C-47 “Placid Lassie” arrived Sunday at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport for the 2022 TBM Avenger Reunion.

The event is scheduled Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, this spring.

The Placid Lassie is the second warbird arrival for the event. For those keeping track at home, “She’s The Boss” was the first TBM to arrive.