DALLAD — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has added Bill Shepard to its staff as the vice resident of education. Shepard will oversee the design, execution and funding of CAF’s national education program, called RISE ABOVE. He has been a CAF member for four years and is deeply involved with the CAF Red Tail Squadron serving as […]
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Video: A virtual tour of Diamond Lil
The folks at FunPlacesToFly.com recently traveled to Dallas to the new Commemorative Air Force headquarters, where they got a chance to see Diamond Lil, a World War II-era B-24, while she is undergoing some routine maintenance.
The 12 Planes of Christmas
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has launched the “12 Planes of Christmas,” a holiday giving campaign that enables people to support the restoration and operation of World War II aircraft. Located at SupportCAF.org, the month-long campaign will provide an opportunity to support any aircraft in the CAF’s collection of 165 planes. In particular, it highlights a […]
Video: Red Tail Squadron completes record-setting tour
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, recently finished its 2015 annual tour of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and fully-restored P-51C Mustang World War II fighter aircraft. This year marked a record number of groups that came through the exhibit, and brings a total of […]
Pictures of the day: Rare nose art exhibit travels to EAA AirVenture museum
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — More than 30 pieces of nose art from World War II combat aircraft are making their first-ever trip outside their home museum, with the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh chosen as the first public display location for this rare collection. The collection from the Commemorative Air Force […]
CAF gift shop partners with Pilot Mall
The Commemorative Air Force Gift Shop has teamed with Internet retailer Pilot Mall to offer a collection of merchandise that celebrates its fleet of legendary aircraft and helps to support its flight operations. “We are honored to have been selected by the CAF Headquarters to oversee their online store,” said Neil Glazer, founder and president of Pilot […]
World War II airmen reunited with B-24 Liberator
DALLAS, Texas — On Friday, Oct. 16, five veterans of the World War II-era United States Army Air Forces gathered with their families at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) National Airbase at Dallas Executive Airport to tour “Diamond Lil,” a Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber similar to the aircraft they flew as young men on deadly missions over […]
CAF Red Tail Squadron promotes Shepard
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has promoted Bill Shepard to Squadron Leader. Shepard has been a volunteer and advocate for the organization since 2009, piloting the Squadron’s P-51C Mustang around the country and speaking about the importance of the history and legacy of the […]
Atlanta Warbird Weekend a resounding success
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. —More than 12,000 aviation fans and family members filled the tarmac at the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing’s second annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend, held Sept. 12-13, at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. Guests toured a DC-3, the B-17 “Memphis Belle,” and viewed 33 World War II warbirds brought in for the occasion. They were able to see […]