Five vintage military aircraft from Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia will make the cross-country journey from Peachtree City, Georgia, to Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, scheduled for July 20–26. During the event, the airbase will offer public rides in four of the aircraft at Fond du Lac County Airport, approximately 20 miles south of the AirVenture grounds. Flights will be available July 21–25 and may be reserved in advance through the CAF Airbase Georgia website. The participating aircraft include the airbase’s P-51 Mustang Red Nose, Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber, North American LT-6 Mosquito, and Beechcraft T-34 Mentor. All four will be available for ride flights at Fond du Lac. The organization will also send its rare Bell P-63 Kingcobra for public display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
“EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is a highlight of our flying season,” said Airbase Leader Mark Richards. “We join with thousands of aviation enthusiasts to celebrate our restored warbirds and offer rides that give people an experience of a lifetime.” Based in Peachtree City, CAF Airbase Georgia was founded in 1987 and is one of the largest units of the Commemorative Air Force. Its volunteers maintain and operate seven vintage military aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang, FG-1D Corsair, SBD Dauntless, and P-63A Kingcobra. The airbase has more than 300 volunteer members and was a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, launched in 2021. It is part of the Commemorative Air Force, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and flying historic military aircraft. For additional information or to reserve a ride, click HERE.
CAF Airbase Georgia, based in Peachtree City, Georgia, was founded in 1987 and is one of the largest units of the Commemorative Air Force. More than 300 volunteers maintain and fly the airbase’s collection of vintage military aircraft in support of its mission to honor American military aviation through flight, exhibition, and remembrance. For more information, visit www.airbasegeorgia.org
