When the CAF Talks…

The Commemorative Air Force is an American institution. The non-profit organization comprises over 13,000 members and pilots who, together, maintain and operate 170-classic aircraft—the world’s largest collection of warbirds.

Year-round, at airshows and fly-over events, Commemorative Air Force personnel and aircraft delight and inspire legions of onlookers while paying homage to the aviators and warfighters upon whose valor these United States were borne to greatness and by whose sacrifices they remain—ostensibly—free.

Ergo, when the Confederate Air Force compiles a list of aircraft and attractions it deems worthy of its endorsement, it behooves aviation enthusiasts to take notice.

Comes now the Confederate Air Force’s list of its top-ten, AirVenture 2022 offerings.

• P-39 Airacobra with Bud Anderson: The Warbirds In Review presentation with the Central Texas Wing's P-39 Airacobra and World War II, Triple Ace, Bud Anderson. The CAF’s Central Texas Wing will publicly unveil the P-39’s new livery, which honors Bud Anderson and the plane he flew—Old Crow.
• Tuskegee Airmen Presentation: Visit the Skyscape Theater to see a presentation from Lt. Col. George Hardy and Lt. Col. James Harvey.
• WASP Historians: See the historians who specialize in the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
• Warbirds In Review: Pairing aircraft with those who built, flew and maintained them.
• P-63 Kingcobra: Of the nine new fighter designs tested by the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) in 1942-43, only one was produced in quantity—the Bell P-63. Don’t miss your chance to see this aircraft up close!
• B-25 Miss Mitchell: The B-25J "Miss Mitchell" served in the 310th Bomb Group, 57th Bomb Wing of the 12th Air Force in North Africa and Italy, completing over 130 missions. The aircraft is maintained by the Minnesota Wing of the CAF.
• PBJ Devil Dog: This aircraft always attracts a crowd, with its brilliant blue livery, you can’t miss it! Learn more about the history of Devil Dog here.
• U.S. Air Force 75th Anniversary Heritage Flights: 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force's designation as an independent branch of the U.S. Armed Services. The heritage flights will match up modern aircraft with historical ones from past wars.
• CAF Rise Above: Traveling exhibit: The fully functional mobile movie theater features two compelling original short films that tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the WASP corps, and the obstacles the groups overcame to serve their country during WWII.
• TORA’s pyro-show: The Tora Bomb Squad will be providing pyrotechnic effects for several of the airshows.

 The Commemorative Air Force asserts 2022 is going to be another great year at EAA AirVenture, and hopes to see a multitude of aviation and warbird enthusiasts gathered at General Aviation’s premier event.

FMI: www.commemorativeairforce.org