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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
Thurleigh- 306BG Visit
Veterans Association members from the 306th BG, visit Thurleigh for the 80th Anniversary commemoration 1942-2022.
Harborough at war show 2022
CAF UK WING exhibited at the "Harborough At War 2022" military show, at Market Harborough. A superb weekend of military displays from all periods, Living history , battle re-enactment and Military vehicles and the BBMF flypast on both days.
Bottisham 1940's weekend 2022
CAF UK WING at the Bottisham Airfield Museum, 1940's Weekend. With the fabulous P51 Mustang replica that has been restored in the colours of Col. Jack Christian, the commanding officer of the 361st Fighter Group at Bottisham. .
Chelveston Remembers
To Commemorate the arrival of the USAAF in Chelveston in 1942, 80 years ago.
B17 Cockpit Project Viewing
CAF UK Wing were privileged to be able to make a private viewing of the fabulous B17 Cockpit Project- see more
Launch CAF UK Wing Shop
CAF UK Wing are pleased to announce the launch of the CAF UK Wing online shop, in association with the great partners at "Industry & Supply Co". Get your CAF UK Wing merchandise here- supplied from UK.
Sywell aviation museum 21st birthday2022
CAF UK Wing Exhibited at the "Sywell Aviation Museum 21st Birthday open day 2022"-
Ridgewell Airfield Museum
CAF UK Wing were pleased to be able to support the Ridgewell Aviation Museum in Essex for their recent open day.
CAF UK Wing- "Recsue Squadron" A WW2 Rescue Mission
CAF UK wing is proud to be associated with the brand new WW2 film Documentary- drama. Telling the true story of the PBY Catalina Rescue Squadrons operating in the Pacific theatre in WW2. Official release is from 27th September 2021- Visit our CAF UK Wing stand at the " The Victory Show" to find out more.
On the Trail of B17 "Stingy" a pilgrimage of remembrance
CAF Colonels from the UK Wing, and our guest CAF Col Barrera from the Central Texas wing "That's All Brother crew", made a memorial pilgrimage around various sites in UK connected with the 1944 Crash of B17 "Stingy". Culminating in a memorial service at ABMC American Cemetery Madingley /Cambridge for Veterans day 2021. - We will remmeber them.
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.
On the trail of B17 "Stingy"
Remembering the crew from B17 "Stingy"
On the trail of B17 "Stingy"
CAF Colonels made a tour around a number of sites in UK to follow the story of the crew fromB17 "Stingy"- which crashed in October 1944 killing the entire crew.-
We will remember them
Remembering the crew from B17 "Stingy"
On the trail of B17 "Stingy"
Memorial service at ABMC Cambridge cemetery for Veterans day 2021.
Remembering the crew from B17 "Stingy"
Remembering the crew from B17 "Stingy"
Remembering the crew from B17 "Stingy"
Remembering the lost crew members from "Stingy"- at ABMC American Cemetery Madingley Cambridge.
Crew of "B17 Stingy"
dISPLAYS OF "b17 sTINGY" ARTEFACTS AT sYWELL mUSEUM
Remembering the crew from B17 "Stingy"
The crew of "B17 Stingy"at Sywell Aviation Museum Northamptonshire.Alongside relics recovered from the crash site during archaeological dig.
dISPLAYS OF "b17 sTINGY" ARTEFACTS AT sYWELL mUSEUM
dISPLAYS OF "b17 sTINGY" ARTEFACTS AT sYWELL mUSEUM
dISPLAYS OF "b17 sTINGY" ARTEFACTS AT sYWELL mUSEUM
Artefacts and displays depicting the story of the Woodend/Blakesley crash site and "Stingy"
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.
Spitfire Over Berlin
Spitfire Over BERLIN- UK Film Release
"Spitfire Over Berlin " Feature film:-
August 1944. With the American Eighth Air Force poised to strike over Nazi Germany, British intelligence learns that they could be flying into a trap. With only hours to spare, Flight Lieutenant Edward Barnes must fly a life and death mission over Berlin in his unarmed Spitfire to obtain photographic evidence and save the lives of 1200 airmen.
CAF UK Wing Shop
We are pleased to launch our CAF UK online shop in partnership with "Industry & Supply Co".
Commemorative Airforce Family
CAF Wings and Squadrons
