CAF Airbase Arizona Announces 2025 ‘Flying Legends of Victory’ Tour Dates

CAF Airbase Arizona is set to kick off its 2025 Flying Legends of Victory Tour on May 29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The tour will travel to 15 cities across the U.S. before wrapping up in October in Chino, California.

Moreno Aguiari
Moreno Aguiari
Sentimental Journey and Maid in the Shade are nearly ready to hit the road for this season's tour!
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The wait is over! CAF Airbase Arizona is excited to unveil the schedule for the 2025 Flying Legends of Victory Tour, which will take to the skies starting May 29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and will conclude in Chino, California in October. Following a successful tour through the Eastern U.S. last year, this year’s focus shifts to the West.

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Sentimental Journey is coming into land… the CAF’s Flying Fortress will be touring North America this year, giving rides and displaying before the public. (photo by Richard Mallory Allnutt)

Each year, CAF Airbase Arizona brings its historic aircraft to cities across the country through the Flying Legends of Victory Tour. The 2025 tour will visit approximately 15 cities across the U.S. (and occasionally Canada), offering fans the opportunity to witness iconic World War II aircraft up close.

CAF AIRBASE ARIZONA FLYING LEGENDS OF VICTORY TOUR

Look out for the powerful roar of the B-25 Maid in the Shade and B-17 Sentimental Journey as they fly overhead en route to their next destination. Guests can also book rides and tours aboard these legendary aircraft, but be sure to secure your seat in advance as spots tend to sell out quickly.

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CAF Airbase Arizona’s B-25J “Maid in the Shade” in an evocative end-of-day shot. (image via CAF)

Here’s the full list of scheduled dates and cities:

May 29-Jun 8 • Albuquerque, NM Jun 10 -15 • Colorado Springs, CO Jun 17-22 • Denver, CO Jun 24-29 • Logan, UT Jul 1-6 • Pocatello, ID Jul 8-13 • Caldwell, ID Jul 15-20 • Missoula, MT Jul 22-27 • Spokane, WA Jul 29-Aug 10 • Seattle, WA Aug 12-17 • Arlington, WA Aug 19-24 • Salem, OR Aug 24-31 • Wenatchee, WA Sep 2-7 • Walla Walla, WA Sep 9-14 • Chico, CA Sep 16-21 • Sacramento, CA Sep 23-28 • Camarillo, CA (B-17 ONLY) Sep 22-29 • Spanish Fork, UT(B-25 G C-47) Sep 30-Oct 5 • Chino, CA (B-17 ONLY)

This tour wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of the volunteer members of CAF Airbase Arizona, who make it all happen. These passionate individuals attend ground school in the spring and commit one to three weeks of their summer and/or fall to travel with the aircraft. Despite long hours on-site, the volunteers enthusiastically engage with the public, answering questions, providing aircraft tours, coordinating rides, and offering souvenirs. Their mission is simple: to keep history alive and share the thrill of aviation with others. Get more information about the aircraft, the tour stops, and answers to all of your other questions on their website: https://www.azcaf.org.

CAF Airbase Arizona 2025 Flying Legends of Victory

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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.
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