Each year the CAF holds an annual fundraiser to help support and highlight aircraft projects for planes in need of restoration, maintenance or repairs. Donors may contribute to a specific aircraft project or to the CAF’s Restoration Grant Fund.

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...

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 P-47 Thunderbolt, an iconic World War II aircraft, excelled in ground-attack and bomber escort roles, equipped with eight .50-caliber machine guns and capable of carrying bombs or rockets. Republic produced over 15,000 P-47s, though only ab...

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 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 ...

Support Ready 4 Duty – Help Keep This Historic R4D Flying! The R4D Ready 4 Duty is a symbol of courage, resilience, and the spirit of service. Originally designed as a military transport aircraft, the R4D (the Navy and Marine Corps version of the DC-3)...

History Donated to the CAF and assigned to the Minnesota Wing in 1980, B-25 Miss Mitchell has been meticulously maintained by Wing members for decades. The aircraft is restored to World War II configuration with U.S. Army Air Force 310th Bomb Group mar...

There are a few individuals who stand out in the history of the Commemorative Air Force and Randy Sohn is certainly at the top of that tier. This is HIS Stearman, HIS Legacy and the Sohn family wants HIS aircraft to fly and to continue to teach pilots ...

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.