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About Us
Established in 1957
Established in 1957
Established in 1957
It began with a single plane.
Lloyd Nolen and a small group of ex-service pilots from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang in 1957. They formed a loosely defined organization to share the pleasure and expense of maintaining the Mustang.
A short while later, the group added a pair of F8F Bearcats to t
It began with a single plane.
Lloyd Nolen and a small group of ex-service pilots from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang in 1957. They formed a loosely defined organization to share the pleasure and expense of maintaining the Mustang.
A short while later, the group added a pair of F8F Bearcats to the P-51 Mustang. At this point, the mission of the CAF became clear: save an example of every aircraft that flew during World War II ~ a mission no one else was undertaking.
What started as a hobby became an urgent mission to preserve history.
Who are we
Established in 1957
Established in 1957
Commemorative Air Force United Kingdom Wing, is the UK branch of the Commemorative Air Force. The Worlds largest flying Museum, dedicated to the preservation of Historic Warbirds., Headquarters in Dallas Texas.
Commemorative Air Force UK members are active supporters of the main CAF mission, assisting with fundraising and promotion of the
Commemorative Air Force United Kingdom Wing, is the UK branch of the Commemorative Air Force. The Worlds largest flying Museum, dedicated to the preservation of Historic Warbirds., Headquarters in Dallas Texas.
Commemorative Air Force UK members are active supporters of the main CAF mission, assisting with fundraising and promotion of the CAF across the UK.
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a 501 (c) 3 Texas non-profit organization dedicated to flying and restoring World War II aircraft. The organization's headquarters offices are based in Dallas, Texas, at Dallas Executive Airport. At this time the organization has more than 11,000 members and has a fleet of more than 175 World War II aircraft. CAF United Kingdom is a UK based branch of the Worldwide CAF organisation.
Mission
Established in 1957
Mission
The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations .
More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes fro
The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations .
More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF's fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history.
Latest News
vISIT TO mARTLESHAM hEATH
CAF UK wing Colonels took the opportunity to visit the Historic WW2 site at RAF Martlesham Heath- Find out about the history of this airfield and the CAF UK Wing viist.
vISIT TO RAF Bentwaters
CAF UK wing Colonels visited the former USAF base at RAF Bentwaters- Find out about the history of the USAF at Bentwaters /Woodbridge and the Rendlesham forest UFO incidents.
Star and Mouse Drive in
May saw the first lifting of UK Covid restrictions and the first public events start to re-emerge. We were privileged to attend the screening of the feature film "Memphis Belle"- by the Star and Mouse picture show at their Drive in Cinema, in the fantastic grounds of the Shuttleworth Collection.
Diamond Lil in UK
B24 "Diamond Lil" continues to Educate-Inspire and Honour, in UK long after her visit in the 1990'sto the skies of Great Britain. Find out more
rIBBON cUTTING FOR THE CAF NAEC
The CAF "Henry B Tippie National Aviation Education Centre- find out about the momentous achievement and formal ribbon cutting for this brand new CAF facility.
Replica P51 Cockpit- "One More Time"
We are excited to introduce our latest CAF UK addition. Courtesy of CAF Col Gary Dean, we are please to introduce "One More Time"- the fantastic P51 Cockpit replica. Look out for this great immersive ground experience at a show next year in 2021. Experience what its like to climb into a P51 Mustang, and the virtual reality of flight.
JAN 2021- VINCENT J SPeranza- commemorative watch
CAF UK Wing is pleased to announce our partnership with Praesidus watches to bring you the limited edition WW2 Commemorative watch. Celebrating the service of WW2, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment- 101 Airborne Division veteran- "Vincent J Speranza."
Official Incorporation
NOV1- 2020 CAF UK has been formally incorporated into the worldwide CAF family as the "Commemorative Airforce United Kingdom Wing". Since our re-establishment of a UK branch we have steadily seen our numbers swell, to around 40 UK members, If you are interested in becoming a CAF Colonel member, and supporting the mission to "Educate-Inspire-Honour," then please don't hesitate to drop us a line. You do not have to be a qualified pilot or aviation mechanic to get involved with supporting the CAF mission.
CAF Visit to Bottisham
CAF at the opening of the Bottisham Airfield Museum- A Historic WW2 U.S.A.A.F Fighter station..
CAF Visit Watson Watt Memorial
Development of Radar- Find out about the unknown people behind the development of Radar and the significance of engineer Mr Arnold Wilkins- At the Watson Watt Radar Memorial.
HRH Prince Philip Duke Of Edinburgh
CAF UK Wing express our deepest condolences at todays sad news of the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh. Honorary CAF Colonel RIP Your Royal Highness.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and support our UK Mission to "Educate-Inspire-Honour" the achievements of the greatest generation from WW2. Your generous donation will directly fund CAF UK Wing in our UK based projects and mission.
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