Many people have a childhood memory of dreaming to fly, pretending to be a pilot. For many that dream involved being a fighter pilot or Jedi, and the tug inside them is still present. On May 27, the Gathering of Warbirds in Waukesha will allow those dreamers to let their inner pilots see, hear and smell real historic and modern military aircraft.
Korean War era and World War II era aircraft will be in the air over Waukesha and on the ground at the Waukesha County Airport. This second annual Gathering of Warbirds is hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wisconsin Wing and will honor veterans and the 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, which was America’s first air strike to hit the Japanese home islands in World War II.
The Gathering of Warbirds is an annual family-friendly event featuring historic and modern military aircraft, aircraft tours and rides, and education activities for all ages. It’s aimed at anyone who enjoys seeing historic and modern military aircraft and fighter jets fly throughout the day. Aircraft presentations and tours will provide hands-on opportunities for families and aviation history buffs alike. The event will also honor veterans with a free hat presented to the first 200 veterans who attend.
“The mission of the Commemorative Air Force is about preservation and education,” said Gary Otto, Wisconsin Wing Leader. “Our goal is to preserve World War II aircraft and to educate people about the stories of the men and women who built, maintained and flew them. This year we are honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid by offering rides in Miss Mitchell, a restored B-25 Mitchell, the aircraft made famous by that strike.” The Gathering of Warbirds will take place on May 27, 2017. The entrance fee is $15 per vehicle, and pets are not allowed at the event. For more information, including how to schedule a ride in the B-25 Miss Mitchell, please visit www.cafwi.org.
About the Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Wing
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wisconsin Wing, based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The wing operates a Fairchild PT-26 primary trainer and a North American Aviation SNJ-5 advanced trainer. Members of the Wisconsin Wing engage with the CAF mission to protect these rare flying monuments to freedom for future generations through preservation, education, exhibition and airshows. For more information on the CAF Wisconsin Wing, its activities or membership, visit www.cafwi.org.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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