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Freedom tour keeps soaring with stop in Los Angeles

The Freedom Plane National Tour carried nine original founding-era documents from Atlanta to Los Angeles on April 13.

April 16, 2026

Boeing California employee, Carly McDonald, poses in front of the Freedom Plane in Los Angeles on April 13. (© Boeing)

The Freedom Plane continued its cross-country tour as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration on Monday, marking its first stop on the west coast.

In partnership with the National Archives and National Archives Foundation, Boeing is supporting the National Archives Freedom Plane National Tour with a Boeing 737 in Freedom Plane livery. 

Zoom in: The Freedom Plane completed the third leg of its historic tour as it touched down in Los Angeles on April 13. Documents will be on display at the University of Southern California Fisher Museum of Art from April 17 - May 3.

Why it matters: For the first time ever, nine original founding era documents have left the National Archives Museum together. The Freedom Plane tour brings them to Americans across the country, making the nation’s founding history more accessible.

The Freedom Plane arrived in Los Angeles carrying nine original documents. (© Boeing video © USC/Brian Van Der Brug photo)

Driving the news: Representatives from Boeing, the National Archives, the National Archives Foundation, the University of Southern California, local officials, and media celebrated the plane's arrival in the City of Angels with a welcome ceremony.

What they’re saying: Onboard and behind the scenes, Boeing pilots, flight crew and operational support employees ensure the tour operates efficiently and safely throughout the entire tour.

  • Yvette Lankowski, Boeing Executive Flight Operations Flight Attendant, is originally from Australia and moved to the United States in 2018. “Being a part of this mission is very important to me, and being so close to these founding documents for the country I now call home is awesome. I’m so happy to be a part of it.” 

The big picture: From coast to coast, the Freedom Plane will bring nine original Founding-era documents to communities, giving viewers a physical connection to the past while helping unite, educate and inspire current and future generations.

Go deeper: Visit the Freedom Plane website for more information.

  • Click here for more information about tickets at the USC Fisher Museum of Art in Los Angeles. Note, expect possible wait times and limited ticket availability.