Vintage Aviation News

2017 WWII Heritage Days Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Several World War II Events

November 9, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 6

PRESS RELEASE – Salute the Greatest Generation and celebrate all things 1940s during the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing 14th annual “WWII Heritage Days”, April 22-23, 2017. The festivities will take place at the […]

CAF Introduces Prowlers of the Pacific AirShow Act

November 7, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 1

“Prowlers of the Pacific” is a new Commemorative Air Force (CAF) re-creation of the American air war in the Pacific Theatre. “Prowlers of the Pacific” is a living history lesson and serves as a memorial […]

Atlanta Warbird Weekend Photo By Kedar Karmakar

Commemorating The Flying Tigers

October 1, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

This past September, the story of The Flying Tigers came to life for a new generation in Atlanta, Georgia, courtesy of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing.Prior to United States’ entry into the Second […]

Paul Crawford Photo byJohn Willhoff 1088a

Several WWII Veterans to Speak at Atlanta Warbird Weekend Programs

September 6, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 1

Several World War II veterans will highlight activities at the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) Sept.24-25, 2016. The event at the Chamblee, Ga., airport is a community effort led by the […]

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AVG Flying Tigers Veterans Headline Atlanta Warbird Weekend Dinner

August 6, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 1

Three World War II veterans of the legendary American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers” will share their fascinating experiences and stories at the Atlanta Warbird Weekend (AWW) “Dinner with the Tigers,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. […]

P-51 Mustang, SB2C Helldiver Rides Available at EAA AirVenture

July 13, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will fly its P-51 Mustang, “Red Nose,” and SB2C-5 Helldiver, “The Beast,” to Fond du Lac airport (KFLD) as part of the 2016 Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) AirVenture at Oshkosh, […]

P-51 ‘Red Nose’ Plans Visit to Moton Field, Tuskegee

July 12, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Visitors may have an opportunity to fly in a P-51 Mustang, Red Nose, at the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Open House on Saturday, July 16. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, based in […]

Living History Series Presents the Making of a Combat Pilot

July 11, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

An array of training aircraft and several retired fighter pilots will be available for the monthly Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing Living History program July 16, covering the development in aircraft and techniques to […]

CAF Brings PT-26 and LT-6 to Cracker Fly-In

June 28, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is bringing two World War II aircraft to the 47th Annual Cracker Fly-In July 9, 2016 at Gainesville, Ga., sponsored by EAA chapter 611. The Dixie Wing’s PT-26 […]

AVG Flying Tigers in Formation on May 28 1942 Photo taken by pilot R.T. Smith Copyright by R.T.Smith WM

CAF Atlanta Warbird Weekend to Host AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary

June 28, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

A squadron of World War II P-40 Warhawk fighter aircraft will descend on Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) Sept.24-25, 2016 to celebrate the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend. The event at the Chamblee, Ga., airport is a […]

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