Preserve the Smallest Air Force One Before jets and helicopters became symbols of presidential travel, President Dwight D. Eisenhower relied on a sleek Aero Commander L-26B nicknamed “Ike’s Bird.” This little twin-engine aircraft carried the President,...

Help Keep 'Em Flying 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 currentl...

The B-24A, Diamond Lil, is currently the only flying example of U.S. Military History's most widely produced aircraft, the Liberator. Including all variants, 20,000 B-24s were produced, and more military service members served on these aircraft than an...

Help Return the “Eyes of the Fleet” to Flight Massive, graceful, and endlessly versatile, the PBY Catalina was one of World War II’s most valuable aircraft—scouting the seas, hunting submarines, and rescuing downed airmen. The CAF Lake Superior Squadro...

Keep the Legendary Avenger Flying The Grumman TBM Avenger is a giant among WWII warbirds—a carrier-based torpedo bomber flown by brave crews who faced overwhelming odds, including a young Lt. George H.W. Bush. Built in 1945, the CAF’s Doris Mae continu...

Help Keep B-29 FIFI Flying FIFI is one of the most iconic warbirds in the world—and every time she lifts off, she brings World War II history roaring to life. She’s airworthy, active, and preparing for an exciting 2026 tour with the CAF AirPower Histor...

Help Keep the Flying Tigers’ Warhawk Flying The CAF’s P-40 Warhawk is one of the most iconic fighters of World War II—its shark-toothed grin honoring Brig. Gen. David Lee “Tex” Hill and the legendary Flying Tigers who battled Japanese forces before Ame...

Help Keep B-24 Diamond Lil Flying Built in 1941, the B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil was one of the first of more than 18,000 Liberators to roll off the assembly line at Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego. This groundbreaking bomber helped redefine long-ran...

Keep “Silver Streak” Flying Built in 1942, the Fairchild PT-19 introduced thousands of young Americans to flight during World War II. Simple, rugged, and dependable, it served as the first stop for cadets learning the basic skills they would carry into...

Keep the “Pilot Maker” Flying Built in Dallas in 1943, this SNJ-5 Texan trained Navy and Marine pilots for the fight of their lives. Known as the “Pilot Maker,” it prepared young aviators to fly legendary aircraft like the Corsair, Avenger, and Helldiv...