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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
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.
Wicksteed at war show 2021
CAF UK Wing Exhibited at the Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) "Wicksteed At War show 2021"- A great opportunity to see some amazing Military ground vehicles and displays and a few aircraft along with hundreds of and ground historical military attractions.
Abingdon Air & Country show 2021
CAF UK Wing Exhibited at the "Abingdon Air & Country show 2021"- A great opportunity to see some amazing air displays and ground attractions.
Victory Show 2021
CAF UK Wing Exhibited at the "Victory Show 2021"- The UK's premiere WW2 Living history event. Find out more about the show and the exciting ground and air displays.
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.
CAF UK Wing- Cockpit Fest 2021- Newark Air Museum
CAF UK wing exhibited at the "Cockpit Fest 2021" The largest gathering of restored historic aircraft cockpits in the UK. The weekend event held at the "Newark Air Museum"- CAF UK Wing recruiting stand and CAF Col Gary Dean's P51 Cockpit wereon display.
CAF UK Wing- Harborough at War 2021
CAF UK wing exhibited at the "Harborough At War 2021" military show- A large 1940's wartime and military show encompassing Military re-enactors, living history displays- 1940's entertainment, Military vehicles and rotary wing displays. Arena demonstrations and a large Militaria and trade show.
CAF UK Wing- Air Britain Fly-in
CAF UK wing exhibited at the Air Britain Fly-In at Turweston Aerodrome. Find out more:-
CAF UK visit Lincolnshire aviation heritage centre
CAF UK wing visited Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
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.
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"
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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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