In brief

World War II-era bombers meet aviation art in a 65-foot, 45,000-pound

B-24 Liberator that will fly into John Wayne Airport today.

“The Dragon and His Tail,” named for the colorful dragon clutching a

damsel in distress that is painted on the bomber, will be part of a

three-day display. A B-17 Flying Fortress, named “Nine-O-Nine,” will also

be on display.

The show will take place near Signature Flight Support from 3 to 6:30

p.m. today, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8:30 a.m. to

2 p.m. Thursday. To reach the display location, which is near, but not

next to Signature Aviation, follow the posted signs from Campus Drive.

Tours of the airplanes will be available for a donation of $7 for adults

and $3 for children. Flights are also available for a donation of $350.

For more information on the display, call Signature Aviation at (949)

263-5800.