Three restored WWII warbirds from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will join the Wings Over North Georgia Airshow at Rome, Ga., April 3 and 4. These meticulously restored aircraft will be on static display at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport for the enjoyment of all airshow attendees. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the headline act for the airshow. Airbase Georgia will fly in with a Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber, a rare P-63 Kingcobra fighter, and a Fairchild PT-19 Cornell trainer, which was once flown by Tuskegee Airmen at Moton Field, Alabama.
Wings Over North Georgia is the second appearance of the PT-19 at a Georgia flying event this season. The aircraft participated in Wings & Things in Douglas, Ga., on March 21, where it provided rides to several event attendees. “We bring our aircraft to several events each year to honor the veterans and homefront workers of WWII, and to keep the history alive for our younger generations,” said Airbase Leader Mark Richards. “This year is especially significant as we have dedicated the season to America’s 250th birthday. We also use our historic aircraft to inspire careers in aviation, as young airshow attendees experience firsthand the breadth of the aviation industry represented by our unique planes.”
About the CAF Airbase Georgia CAF Airbase Georgia, based at Atlanta Regional Airport -Falcon Field 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, an LT-6 Mosquito, a P-63A Kingcobra, a PT-19 Cornell, and a T-34 Mentor. Under restoration are an N2S Stearman and P-47 Thunderbolt. 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/.
