The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia Museum will mark Veterans Day and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with its final open house of the year on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Airbase hangar, 1200 Echo Ct., Peachtree City, adjacent to the Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field. Admission is free and open to the public. Visitors will experience living history displays, presentations, and a special ceremony honoring veterans. Guests will also have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes in the restoration hangar, where Airbase Georgia volunteers are working on an N2S Stearman biplane and a rare P-47N Thunderbolt fighter.
Living History Flight Experiences will be available in Airbase Georgia’s meticulously restored WWII aircraft, including the P-51 Mustang, the SBD Dauntless dive bomber, the LT-6 Mosquito, the T-34 Mentor, and a PT-19 Cornell, famously used to train many of the Tuskegee Airmen.
“Our open house is one of the best ways to connect the public with the incredible stories of sacrifice and service from World War II,” said Airbase Leader Joel Perkins. “Through events like this, we honor the Greatest Generation, educate the public, and inspire youth. We are especially proud to observe Veterans Day and recognize all American veterans.” The open house will also feature re-enactors, guided tours of the hangar and restoration shop, historical demonstrations, and opportunities to purchase memorabilia at the PX. Local food vendors will provide refreshments throughout the day.
About CAF Airbase Georgia
Founded in 1987, CAF Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City is one of the largest units of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and one of the Southeast’s premier WWII flying museums. The Airbase maintains and flies seven vintage military aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang, FG-1D Corsair, SBD Dauntless, LT-6 Mosquito, P-63A Kingcobra, PT-19 Cornell, and T-34 Mentor. Restoration projects include an N2S Stearman and a P-47 Thunderbolt. With more than 300 volunteers, Airbase Georgia is a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, launched in 2021. As part of the CAF, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, the Airbase relies on contributions of time and funds to support its mission of preserving and sharing WWII aviation history. For more information, visit https://airbasegeorgia.org/.
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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.
