Commemorative Air Force
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The Commemorative Air Force or CAF Website is where the CAF showcases our Warbirds, our fleet of historic World War II Aircraft. Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibitio
NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 6, 2023) — The National WWII Museum will open the highly anticipated Liberation Pavilion, its final permanent exhibit hall, and officially dedicate the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, an outdoor gathering space in the heart of the New Orleans campus, on Nov. 3, 2023—in time for the last surviving members of the World War II generation to experience what has been built in their honor. The November celebration will mark the completion of the $400 million Road to..
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Madison, Mississippi (June 16, 2023) – Members of the Mississippi Wing of the Commemorative Air Force to host a birthday celebration for a local World War II veteran. On Saturday, June 17, the group will honor the life of Joseph Harold Sullivan with fellow members, friends, and family. Joe Sullivan, who will turn 105, served with the U.S. Army in Persia during the War. As part of the celebration, a parade will be held through the town of Madison, Mississippi, and a flyover will take place..
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PEACHTREE CITY, GA. (June 15, 2023) – A rare P-63 Kingcobra painstakingly restored over 18 years will fly this weekend at the Columbus Air Show in Columbus, Ohio. The aircraft was one of the most advanced propeller-driven planes before the end of WWII. It arrived too late to see action with American pilots, but it became a test plane in 1945 for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), predecessor of the National Aeronautics Administration (NASA), and carries the word..
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Oshkosh, WI (June 23, 2023) - If you are planning to fly your warbird to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, the pre-registration process has begun. Here are the details: You must have an EAA Warbirds of America membership that is current through 07/31/2023 or beyond. If you need to join EAA Warbirds of America for the first time, visit: Join EAA and Warbirds. If you need to renew you membership visit: Renew your Membership. Take care of your membership before you pre-register....
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EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (June 9, 2023) — Celebrating women advancing in aviation, including 30 years of flying active-duty combat aircraft, will be part of EAA WomenVenture on July 26 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. EAA WomenVenture has become an annual gathering point for women involved in aviation, from the Women Airforce Service..
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Oshkosh, WI (June 23, 2023) - CAF RISE ABOVE will host three Tuskegee Airmen at their exhibit at EAA AirVenture 2023. Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. James Harvey, Brig. Gen. Enoch Woodhouse, and Lt. Col. George Hardy, will be at the CAF RISE ABOVE exhibit located at KidVenture according to the schedule below. For the most up-to-date information, you can visit the online schedule here. UPDATE - Unfortunately, Brig. Gen. Enoch Woodhouse will not be able to participate with the CAF RISE ABOVE:..
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Normandy, France (June 16, 2023) - The renowned 1940s-style singing group, Ladies for Liberty, attended and performed at several events to commemorate the 79th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. The Best Defense Foundation was able to bring 43 World War II veterans to Normandy to honor their service. The brave soldiers who participated in the Normandy Invasion were recognized in a special ceremony held at the American Cemetery in Normandy that featured songs by Ladies for Liberty...
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Inland Empire Wing Welcomes Families from a Local Hospital for a VIP Flight Experience Riverside, CA (June 20, 2023) - The Inland Empire Wing hosted three children and their families from St. Joseph’s Cancer Hospital for a special day at their hangar. Three children receiving treatment at St. Joseph’s were welcomed to the airport with a dignitary escort from the local police and fire department. Upon arrival, they were presented with special gift bags that included teddy bears, tumbler..
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Oswego, New York, June 23, 2023- A comemoration ceremony for B-24 Getaway Gertie will go on rain or shine on Saturday, June 24. The event will honor the lost airmen of the B-24 Liberator Getaway Gertie, which crashed into Lake Ontario on February 18, 1944. The program will include New York State Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing Honor Guard, a welcome from Oswego City Mayor Billy Barlow, an invocation with Oswego County American Legion Chaplain Debi VanSlyke, and a wreath unveiling..
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