Thanks to the support of donors , supporters and the CAF hard-working maintenance crew, the CAF Gulf Coast Wing was able to get Engine number 3 swapped out in time to make their next event at McKinney, TX on October 17 as originally planned. As we previously reporter, on their way to the Labor Day weekend at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s B-17 Texas Raiders suffered a performance issue on one engine while in transit, and out of an abundance of caution the crew decided to land in Texarkana, Texas.
When you consider the complexities of changing a B-17 engine, the volunteer crew of the CAF Gulf Coast Wing did a phenomenal job to replace the engine quickly and safely.
Here are the upcoming event
Oct 31
Your last chance this season to ride the B-17 at the CAF home field. Click the event name to book online or call 1-855-FLY-A-B17.
Nov 6
Join the B-17, JRB, and SNJ, along with the CAF Big Easy Wing’s PT-17 Stearman biplane, and the world’s only flying SB2C Helldiver at Lakefront Airport in NOLA. Click the event name to book online or call 1-855-FLY-A-B17.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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