The Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia, Peachtree City, GA, has announced its 2026 schedule of appearances at airports across Georgia and beyond, where visitors will have opportunities to see restored World War II aircraft and, at some stops, take rides in the historic planes. According to the organization, the aircraft are expected to appear at seven airports in Georgia during the year, with additional out-of-state events also planned. Organizers said more dates could be added. The 2026 flying season is being dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Between March and November, Airbase Georgia aircraft are scheduled to appear at more than a dozen airports around the country. The traveling fleet includes several restored military aircraft and trainers, such as the North American P-51 Mustang, Douglas SBD Dauntless, Beechcraft LT-6 Mosquito, Bell P-63A Kingcobra, Fairchild PT-19 Cornell, and Beechcraft T-34 Mentor. Not all aircraft will appear at every event. The season is scheduled to begin March 21 with the Wings & Things event at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport in Douglas, Georgia. At that event, the PT-19 Cornell trainer, an aircraft type once used in the training of Tuskegee Airmen, will be on display and available for ride flights.
The following Georgia events are also on the schedule this year:
| MAY | May 9: Pine Mountain, Ga., Harris County Airport Open House, aircraft to be determined. | May 14-17: Atlanta, Ga., CAF Airbase Arizona “Flying Legends of Victory Tour” offering rides on restored B-17 and B-25 bombers at PDK Airport. Airbase Georgia will offer rides on its P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34. | May 23: Athens, Ga., Rides Day at Ben Epps Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34. |
| SEPTEMBER |
Sept. 12: Augusta, Ga., Rides Day at Augusta Regional Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T- 34. |
Sept. 19-20: Atlanta, Ga., Good Neighbor Day rides and airshow at PDK Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34. |
Sept. 26: Macon, Ga., Rides Day at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34. |
| OCTOBER |
Oct 24: Gainesville, Ga., Pixel Man Airshow, Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, aircraft to be determined. |
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| NOVEMBER |
Nov. 21: Rides day at Airbase Georgia, Peachtree City, Ga. |
Additional appearances out of state include:
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May 9-10: Birmingham, Ala., CAF Airbase Arizona “Flying Legends of Victory Tour,” offering rides on restored B-17 and B-25 bombers. Airbase Georgia will offer rides on its P-51, SBD, LT-6 and an additional aircraft. |
| June 4-7: Reading, Pa., Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend, Reading Regional Airport, P-51, SBD and LT-6. |
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June 27, Lebanon, Tenn., Lebanon Municipal Airport, CAF Music City Wing rides day, aircraft to be determined. |
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July 20-26, Oshkosh, Wis., EAA AirVenture, Whitman Field and Fond du Lac County Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6 and T-34. |
“The 250th birthday of the United States is a great year for us to celebrate with our historic WWII aircraft that played key roles in supporting the ‘Greatest Generation’, ensuring freedom for our country,” said Airbase Leader Mark Richards. “Our mission to educate, inspire, and honor is carried on through the work of many dedicated volunteers who keep history alive with the aircraft we take around Georgia and beyond. It is an honor for us to reach many thousands of people again this year.” For more information and to support CAF Airbase Georgia, click on this link: airbasegeorgia.org.
