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Minnesota and Dixie Wings Collaborate on New Tour of Southeast

January 9, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 1

The Minnesota Wing and the Dixie Wing are teaming up for a unique tour in several southeast states to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid over Japan. The tour will include five stops with […]

Corsairs On Deck

December 29, 2016 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

Without doubt, the mighty F4U Corsair is one of the most iconic warbirds of all time. It’s brutish, but elegant lines, combined with a superb fighting record and longevity as a frontline combat aircraft have permanently etched its name […]

CAF’s Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina Restoration Update

December 19, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Over the years, the Commemorative Air Force has owned and operated five different PBY Catalinas, but unfortunately the type has so far not enjoyed much longevity with the organization with PBY-6A Bu.64000 being written off […]

CAF Dixie WingT 34B First Flight Photo by JOhn Willhoff2

CAF Dixie Wing’s T-34B Flies Again!

December 18, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

On December 15th, 2016, the CAF Dixie Wing’s Beechcraft T-34B Mentor took to the skies for the first time after a meticulous restoration by unit volunteers. General George Harrison and Jack Van Ness took off around […]

P 51C Tuskgee Airmen 1 photo courtesy AirCorps Aviation copy

P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen” is Back in the Air

December 1, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 2

The CAF Red Tail Squadron‘s P-51C Mustang has successful returned to the sky earlier today. The aircraft had been out of commission for eight months to undergo careful and meticulous repair following a hard landing. […]

CAF Announces “12 Planes of Christmas” to Support WWII Aircraft Restoration

November 29, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will again promote “12 Planes of Christmas,” an online giving campaign. Located at www.SupportCAF.org, the campaigns provides an opportunity to aide in the restoration and maintenance of […]

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 […]

CAF Red Tail Squadron Launches New Website

November 1, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, today announced the launch of their new website at www.redtail.org to better meet the needs of those looking for historically accurate […]

Warbirds will be Roaring over Tomball, Texas

September 21, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE – The weekend event at Hooks Airport will be led by Texas Raiders – the famed B-17 Flying Fortress. Of the 12,731 B-17’s built across the US, only nine are currently flying— and […]

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