The Commemorative Air Force and CORGI have teamed up to release 1:72-scale die-cast models of iconic historic aircraft. Pre-orders are now open for the P-51 Mustang Old Red Nose and AC-47 Spooky. CAF officials are also asking aviation enthusiasts to vote on future models.
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A New Mission for the A-26 Lady Liberty
After a landing accident ended her flying career, the historic Douglas A-26 Invader known as “Lady Liberty” is embarking on a new mission at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.
New CAF Wing Takes Flight in Hawaii
The Commemorative Air Force has officially chartered its first Hawaii Wing near Pearl Harbor.
Picture of the Day: Flying the Stearman
Scott Scheiurich submitted this photo and note: “Members of the Commemorative Air Force Indianapolis Wing recently traveled to Norwalk, Ohio, to give rides in our PT-17 Stearman.”
Die-Cast Models of CAF Fleet In The Works
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has partnered with CORGI, a die-cast model manufacturer, to produce a series of die-cast models inspired by iconic aircraft from the CAF fleet.
Bringing the Boys Back Home
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, volunteers from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) are honoring 423 British servicemen who were killed while training in the U.S. during World War II and remain buried on American soil.
Commemorative Air Force aircraft to lead Victory Tour
Ready 4 Duty’s 12-week, 12,000-mile Navy to Victory Tour, which runs from April through July, includes appearances at over a dozen aviation and ceremonial events across the southern and eastern U.S., Iceland, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands.
Putting the fun in fundraising
On Oct. 25, 2024, the Sheltair FBO at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado, hosted a “pinup” photo shoot for area pilots, as well as anyone else who wanted to join the costumed fun.
Open House will commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day
Sights and sounds of the 1944 Allied invasion of Europe will be recreated at the CAF Airbase Georgia Summer Open House June 22, 2024, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy.