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CAF Fighters & Bombers Tour to Visit Savannah in April

April 20, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

Three iconic World War II aircraft will bring history alive April 28-30 at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), 100 Eddie Jungemann Dr., Savannah, GA. The Minnesota Wing and the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air […]

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, […]

CAF’s B-29 “FIFI” will visit Sarasota March 2-6

February 17, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 3

PRESS RELEASE – Residents of Sarasota and the surrounding community will have an opportunity to get their hands on history March 2 through 6 when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) flies into Sarasota-Bradenton airport for […]

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WWII Veteran to Realize Dream of Flying in P-51 Mustang after 70 Years

December 9, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 4

PRESS RELEASE – World War II pilot Paul Crawford dreamed of flying in a P-51 Mustang like the one he commanded 70 years ago in China, where he flew 29 missions until he was shot […]

The Original CAF Warbird – Old Red Nose…

April 11, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 2

April 11th marks a significant anniversary in the world of warbirds. It is the 70th birthday of one of the most recognizable warbird of them all, the P-51D Mustang known as ‘Old Red Nose’. This iconic […]

Warbirds For Hire

November 13, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 2

The marketing team of the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing has come up with something special to advocate the unit’s activities. For the 2015 air show season they have produced an exciting promotional video of their aircraft. The CAF […]

B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” and P-51 Mustang “Red Nose” Going to Bristol, TN

September 8, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE- One of the last flying WWII B-17 bombers, “Sentimental Journey,” will be available for cockpit tours and flights at the Tri-City Regional Airport, September 15th –22nd, 2014. Accompanying the Sentimental Journey on September […]

CAF Warbird Ride Program, More Than Just a Flight

August 7, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Jay Bess. When the CAF Dixie Wing travels to air shows, rides events and celebrations, our dedicated group of volunteers – mechanics, ground crew, pilots, ride sales and more – are lucky to hear […]

Atlanta Warbird Weekend Kicks Off with B-17 “Sentimental Journey”

July 7, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 6

The first Annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend (AWW) will take place over the weekend of September 27th/28th this year in Atlanta, Georgia at Peachtree-Dekalb Airport (KPDK). The event is dedicated to the remembrance and celebration of the men, […]

Atlanta Aero Club To Host CAF Dixie Wing At 57th Fighter Group Restaurant

November 28, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Event has been postponed due to weather.No new date has been set yet. The Aero Club of Metropolitan Atlanta will host members and vintage World War II-era aircraft of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) […]

P-51 Mustang “Red Nose”