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.
Commemorative Air Force United KIingdom 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 th
Commemorative Air Force United KIingdom 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.
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.
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 UK Wing members visit the historic Cardington Airship Hangers- Find out about this historic British "Lighter Than Air" heritage site and the history it played in airship development.
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."
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.
Watch the live stream Update from Dallas Texas- as The Henry B Tippie- National Aviation Education Centre nears completion- This facility will provide a centre of excellence for CAF worldwide mission to "Educate Inspire and Honour"
During the Covid 19 Lockdown the CAF United Kingdom has been extremely busy with our online platforms. With no physical airshows and Military shows occurring in UK, and those which do cancelling because of Covid 19 restrictions it has been difficult for us to get out and meet the public fans for CAF. We have therefore concentrated on our online communications on the facebook platform for our devoted fan and supporters.
During the last 6 months CAF United Kingdom has been instrumental in bringing our audience a number of great online resources and events, in association with our fantastic colleagues at Commemorative Airforce HQ in Texas, our great family of CAF Wings and Squadrons and other aviation/ show partners around the world.
If you are not already signed up to follow us on Facebook - please reach out to our CAF UK Facebook pages, where you will find the most up to date information and news for the CAF in the United Kingdom.
To Mark the 75th Anniversary of the end of WW2, CAF along with a host of private warbird owners and operators gathered in Washington DC for the "Arsenal Of Democracy Flyover". This saw the largest gathering of fully operational WW2 Warplanes in one place, ranging from light observation "L Birds", through a multitude of fighters and fighter bomber types, and including the medium and heavy bombers of WW2. The event took more than 2 years of planning and was made possible by the fantastic sponsorship of the Bob Hope Legacy foundation. .
CAF at the opening of the Bottisham Airfield Museum- A Historic WW2 U.S.A.A.F Fighter station..
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.
CAF at The Vintage Aircraft Club - Fly in at Turweston Airfield UK.
In September CAF provided a promo stand at the VAC/ LAA fly in meet at Turweston.
To Commemorate and recognize the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the formal surrender of the Empire of Japan, onboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo bay in 1945, the CAF organised a number of tribute flyover events. Two flyovers in commemoration of the signing of the Japanese surrender in 1945. The Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing's D-Day Doll led a formation of war-birds over Southern California, and the CAF Wildcat flew with the historic warbird flight over the USS Missouri , now stationed at Pearl Harbor Hawaii, adjacent to the USS Arizona Memorial. The Flyover at Oahu, Hawaii, was a joint effort from US War-bird organisations and private operators, under the sponsorship of the
On July4th CAF members had the opportunity to visit North Weald Airfield- to see the great work being undertaken by the "Save the Skymaster" preservation group. Check out this important work and the fantastic project to help save one of the most historically significant variants of this historic warbird.
Over 4th July weekend 2020 The Commemorative airforce launched a major initiative to have as many Warbirds flying in as many places as possible to celebrate the 4th July Holiday. Check out the "United We Fly- 4th July" activities at the CAF main site https://commemorativeairforce.org/news/b-29-superfortress-fifi-from-dallas-to-fly-on-july-4th-for-salute-to-america-flyover
Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake- Airshow- Live streamed full airshow featuring CAF Warbirds, as well as Modern in service USAF demo teams and much more- One of the Most exciting airshows of 2020- Live streamed Free from Cedar Creek Lake, courtesy of Live Airshow TV.
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.
JUST A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE RECENT CAF WEBINAR SERIES Check out the CAF Media Channel Youtube
JUST A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE RECENT CAF WEBINAR SERIES Check out the CAF Media Channel Youtube
JUST A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE RECENT CAF WEBINAR SERIES Check out the CAF Media Channel Youtube
Check out more great content at the CAF Redtails Youtube channel
Check out more great content at the CAF Redtails Youtube channel
Check out this great video telling the story and mission of the CAF. The worlds largest Warbird flying aviation museum.
The Sounds of the CAF- What a inspirational voluntary organisation dedicated to Educate, Honour and Inspire through the achievements and stories of the WW2 Greatest Generation.
Get Close to the action with the CAF. A look back at Wings Over Dallas 2019- The USA Premiere WW2 airshow.
Overview of the CAF
CAF participatied along with other warbird organisations and operators in this historic event to honour the men and women of the greatest generation. Check Out . www.ww2flyover.org
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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.
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