The Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced the annual Fly In and Open House will take place April 12 -13, 2014 at the West Houston Airport. The Fly-In and Open House is a great event for all ages, as visitors will have a chance to get up close and view authentic World War II aircraft. . In addition to seeing the amazing aircraft, the hangar museum will be open for tours and there will be fly-overs throughout the day. Enjoy drinks, food, souvenirs, or purchase a ride in one of the Warbirds.
Admission to the event is $10 per car.
April 12-13, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days.
Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of I-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress
About the Commemorative Air Force:
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is the premier Warbird organization, operating 163 vintage aircraft in Honor of American Military Aviation. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 10,000 members and its fleet of historic aircraft is distributed to 80 units located in 24 states for care and operation.
The Houston Wing is one of three CAF units in the Houston area. The Houston Wing is based at the West Houston Airport and is home to a Lockheed C-60A “Lodestar”, North American AT-6 “Texan” Consolidated-Vultee BT-13 “Valiant” Naval Aircraft Factory N3N “Yellow Peril” Fairchild PT-19A “Cornell” and a major restoration project, a North American L-17 Navion.
For more information or to pre-purchase a ride, please visit www.houstonwing.org
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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