The 1947 Beechcraft model D18S arrived at Hooks Airport in Spring, Texas in August of 2016 from her former home in Ft. Worth. Routinely referred to as a “Twin Beech,” over 9,000 of these aircraft were produced at Beechcraft in Wichita Kansas, making it...
The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American twin-engine, medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation (NAA). It was named in honor of Major General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many Allie...
The AC-47 represented an entirely new ground attack strategy necessitated by the shifting combat tactics of the Vietnam War. Call sign "Spooky," the vintage aircraft could "loiter" for long periods at night and defend American groun...
One of the most impactful programs at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is the Restoration Grant Fund, designed to help CAF units get their aircraft back in the sky faster. Thanks to this fund, over 70% of the CAF fleet is currently airworthy—a remarka...
History This Bell P-39Q-5-BE, the second of its model, was delivered to the U.S. military in 1943 and served stateside for testing and training. Set for scrapping after the War, it was abandoned in New Mexico following an engine failure. Acquired by th...
Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every donation received as part of the 12 Planes of Christmas campaign for the AC-47 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. This means your donation goes twice as far. History The AC-47 represented an...
History The TBM Avenger holds a special place in aviation history, with a story that began on the day of the Pearl Harbor attacks. As the primary torpedo bomber for the U.S. Navy, the Avenger played a crucial role in World War II, from its early missio...
History The U.S. military used the A-26 Invader in three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Built in August 1944, A-26B, serial number 41-39230, now known as Lady Liberty, flew combat missions in Europe with the 9th Air Force until V-E Day. After ...
During World War II, the U.S. had a vast network of military airbases to prepare the forces needed for combat. The Fairchild PT-19, a low-wing monoplane, introduced aspiring pilots to flying military aircraft and served as the primary trainer.
History The Flightline Services Detachment has deep roots in CAF history, established during the CAF's time in Harlingen, Texas. With a longstanding commitment to supporting both the CAF and aviation, the detachment's work dates back to AIRSHO 1978, wh...
