The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will honor Veterans Day and Women at War during its final Open House of the year on Nov. 10. Women at War recognizes all World War II women’s military organizations. All activities are free at the Airbase hangar, 1200 Echo Ct., Peachtree City, adjacent to the Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field, from noon to 4 p.m.
Volunteers dressed as WWII military personnel will add to the 1940s atmosphere. Exhibits and activities will include bomber turrets, a Link trainer, PX items for sale, and refreshments provided by local Boy Scout Troop 46. Visitors also may view aircraft undergoing restoration, including a Stearman biplane and a P-47 Thunderbolt.
![The Stearman for the first time sees the light of the CAF Airbase Georgia's hangar. You can see the tail of the unit's SBD-5 Dauntless. [Photo by Angela Decker]](https://vintageaviationnews.com/wp-content/uploads/CAF-Airbase-Georgia-Stearman-Restoration.jpg "CAF Airbase Georgia November Open House In Peachtree City 2")
Also in observance of Veterans Day, Airbase Georgia will fly many of its restored WWII aircraft to the Delta Air Lines Veterans Day event Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Delta Tech Ops facilities, 1775 M.H. Jackson Service Rd., Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. The public is invited from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in October. 31, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November. 1. More than 40 military and civilian aircraft will be on display.
Cullman Regional Airport in Cullman County, Ala., will welcome the Airbase Georgia LT-6 Mosquito on Nov. 2 during the Veterans Day celebration there. The public is invited to purchase rides in this restored WWII trainer.
About the CAF Airbase Georgia Warbird Museum CAF Airbase Georgia, based in Peachtree City, Ga., was founded in 1987. The Airbase is one of the largest units of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). The group maintains and flies seven vintage military aircraft including a P-51 Mustang, an FG-1D Corsair, an SBD Dauntless, a P-63A Kingcobra, a PT-19 Cornell, an LT-6 Mosquito and a T-34 Mentor. The Airbase, composed of more than 300 volunteer members, is a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail launched in 2021. The Airbase is part of the CAF, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that relies on contributions of time and funds to conduct its mission. For more information, go to https://airbasegeorgia.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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