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The Ultimate Classic Weekend

November 29, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE-One of New Zealand’s longest running, iconic events is teaming up with a brand new event to offer what’s believed to be a world first.Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow and the nearby Highlands Motorsport […]

Atlanta Aero Club To Host CAF Dixie Wing At 57th Fighter Group Restaurant

November 28, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Event has been postponed due to weather.No new date has been set yet. The Aero Club of Metropolitan Atlanta will host members and vintage World War II-era aircraft of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) […]

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WW1 Bomber Wings Found in Garage

November 27, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 2

PRESS RELEASE-The unique remains of a First World War Handley Page O/400 bomber aircraft have been saved by a team from the RAF Museum.Members of the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the RAF Museum Cosford, […]

Engine Number One Installed on B-29 “Doc”

November 26, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

Steve Jantz reports that last Saturday a small group of volunteers installed the the first engine on “Doc”. This is a milestone on this ongoing project. Two more engines await preparation and to be installed. […]

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Commemorating the 72nd Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

November 26, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

A series of events will be held at The Pacific Aviation Museum on December 7, 2013 to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Listings are below. December 5th – 7th Anniversary […]

Happy Birthday To The Grumman F9F Panther

November 24, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC The Grumman F9F Panther flew for the first time sixty-six years ago today. A single-seat carrier-based fighter and attack aircraft, the F9F was the first Navy jet to go to war […]

Experimental Aircraft Programme Now On Display At Cosford

November 24, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE-Christmas has come early at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford with the arrival of the Experimental Aircraft Programme (EAP) technology demonstrator. This experimental jet helped pave the way for the renowned Eurofighter Typhoon […]

Blue Skies Frank

November 23, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 4

By Elena DePree The aviation community lost a great friend, mentor, and pilot last Tuesday. It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Frank Raymond Arrufat of El Paso, after a […]

NWOC 2014 Attendees To Tour Cavanaugh Flight Museum

November 23, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE-Dallas, TX (Nov 18, 2013) – The Cavanaugh Flight Museum will open its doors exclusively to NWOC attendees on Saturday, Feb. 22. This private opening will give participants the opportunity to see all the […]

Press Releases

CAF Members Approve National Airbase and Bylaw Change

November 22, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE- Midland, Texas November 22, 2013 – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced today that the election regarding the 2013 proposed amendment to the bylaws has concluded with a 75.10% vote in favor of […]

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