Congressman Michael Turner, an Ohio representative, is gunning to ground the only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress in the world, “FIFI.” The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and other leading organizations in the Warbird and general aviation communities are joining voices to oppose an amendment proposed by Turner to the House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310) […]
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Bank launches CAF credit card
USAA Bank now offers the Commemorative Air Force USAA Rewards World MasterCard credit card to help support the CAF’s community outreach programs and activities. USAA Bank makes a contribution to the CAF with every new account opened and each time card holders make an eligible purchase. “The Commemorative Air Force is always seeking new opportunities […]
‘FIFI’ kicks off month-long Florida tour
The Commemorative Air Force’s star attraction, the B-29 “FIFI,” landed late in Daytona Beach March 1 because she flies “VFR only” these days. But she immediately swelled the hearts of World War II vets and awed general aviation flyers here more than a decade after her last Florida appearance. And there’s more to come. Sun […]
Only airworthy B-29 to tour Florida
The world’s only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” will tour Florida during the month of March, visiting, Gainesville, Daytona, Titusville, Ft. Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Lakeland and Tallahassee, officials with the Commemorative Air Force B-29/B-24 Squadron said. The highlights of the tour will be the appearance of “FIFI” at the TICO Warbird Airshow, Florida International Air […]
Free webinars to feature commentary by Tuskegee Airmen
On Feb. 4, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron will be hosting a free 45-minute webinar featuring Tuskegee Airmen USAF Colonels (ret) Harold Brown and Charles E. McGee. The webinar runs from 3-3:45 p.m. (Eastern time), with discussions centered around the question “Was The Movie Accurate?” referring to the new “Red Tails” movie […]
CAF, Tuskegee Airmen forge alliance
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) have forged a new alliance to support aviation participation and enhance World War II education in youth and adults across the country. “Since the mid-1990s, the CAF has been honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and using their inspiring story of overcoming adversity in order to serve […]
Take a ride in a Warbird at Sun ‘n Fun
Get your hands on history with the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) at Sun ‘n Fun when you take a ride in one of CAF’s vintage warbirds. Historic aircraft from the CAF fleet will be on display and available for rides at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, April 21-26. The CAF Ride Program offers people […]