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B-25 Mitchell Yellow Rose – Operation 107

February 26, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

On November 3rd, 2017, the Commemorative Air Force’s North American B-25J Mitchell 43-27868 was on final approach during its last airshow appearance of the year when it suffered an engine failure. The crew landed the airplane […]

Announcing WWII Heritage Days 1940s Hangar Dance

February 12, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

PEACHTREE CITY, GA. (Feb. 12, 2018) – Jump, jive and swing at “Keep ‘em Flying”, a World War II-theme hangar dance and dinner gala hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing on Saturday, […]

Reno 2014 Thursday Afternoon 9.11.14 Thom Richard Winner Bronze Race

CAF Dixie Wing Living Aviation History Day Features History of Racing Planes

December 11, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

Noted aviation racer Thom Richard will relate his experiences and discuss the history of air racing in the final Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing Living Aviation History Day program for 2017. The presentation will […]

CAF Announces “12 Planes of Christmas” Holiday Giving Campaign

November 28, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will host its annual “12 Planes of Christmas” online giving campaign this December. Designed to support the aircraft of the CAF, the world’s largest flying museum. This event highlights the […]

‘That’s All Brother’ – November 2017 Update

November 22, 2017 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

It’s safe to say that we have all been watching the Commemorative Air Force’s valiant efforts to resurrect the D-Day veteran Douglas C-47 That’s All Brother. The venerable cargo plane has been undergoing refurbishment with Basler […]

B-17 Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast” to Arrive for Atlanta Warbird Weekend

September 25, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

The B-17 Flying Fortress, “Aluminum Overcast”, operated by the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA), will arrive in Atlanta for the fourth annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport, Oct.7-8. Ground tours will be available, and rides […]