Wings Over Camarillo Airshow 2025

Wings Over Camarillo Airshow 2025

Photo: Doug Petercsak / C-46 China Doll at Wings Over Camarillo.

Come join Commemorative Air Force Southern California at the 2025 Wings Over Camarillo airshow on Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th. Gates open at 9:00 AM. For tickets and more information CLICK HERE.

You will also have the opportunity to buy a ride in our B-25 Mitchell Bomber, SNJ Trainer and our PT-19 Open Cockpit trainer.
For more information and to buy a ride to be taken during the airshow CLICK HERE!
Flight times are 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, on Saturday and Sunday.

(All flights are subject to pilot availability, weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical issues.)

Lucien Pillai2025-07-06T18:12:10-07:00July 6th, 2025|Event, Featured|

Presentation – Game of Drones, June 28, 2025

Living History Presentation

Game of Drones
by Rich Martindell

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

Author Rich Martindell, a former Air Force fighter pilot, transitioned to “fly” MQ-9 Reaper drones, and captured in his book Game of Drones, his experiences and impressions along the way. The Wing hosted Rich, who compared his experiences of flying the F-4 and F-15 in the Air Force with flying the MQ-9 on military missions as a civilian contract pilot. Rich addressed the differences between flying manned and unmanned aircraft in military operations as well as the reasons drone operators can suffer PTSD when flying from the safe confines of a control van miles out of harm’s way. Watch the entire presentation by clicking on the video link above.

Lucien Pillai2025-07-06T16:18:45-07:00June 20th, 2025|Event, Featured, Uncategorized|

A Day With Dad, June 15th, 2025

A Day With Dad, June 15th, 2025

Father’s Day at the Commemorative Air Force Museum

Welcome to A DAY WITH DAD!

Bring your dad and join us on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a special event at the Commemorative Air Force, Southern California Wing located at Camarillo Airport. Spend quality time with your dad and create lasting memories together. Enjoy Chano Tacos and Mister Softee ice cream under the wing of our B-25 Bomber. Come and explore our amazing collection of historically significant World War II military aircraft. Learn about our warbird ride program and the CAF mission to EDUCATE, INSPIRE, and HONOR.

Tickets are only $20 for up to six (6) family members.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Thank You Visit Camarillo for sponsoring our Fathers Day!

Lucien Pillai2025-06-24T19:50:43-07:00June 9th, 2025|Event, Featured, News|

California Capital Airshow

California Capital Airshow

We are pleased to once again participate in the California Capital Airshow, on this the 100th Anniversary of Mather Airport.

With a spectacular fireworks display and the USAF Thunderbirds performing, the show promises to surpass its own high standards achieved over the years.

CAF SoCal warbirds, the AT-6 SNJ “290”, P51 D “ManO’War” and B25/PBJ “SemperFi” will be on display at the airshow.

Visitors can tour the interior of the PBJ bomber, talk with our crew and book rides on the SNJ and the P51 on show days.

As always, flight slots are limited and we encourage those interested to book their flights for the show ahead of time.

It’s an experience you won’t soon forget!

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Minden Airshow

Minden Airshow

The US Navy Blue Angels may think they’re the featured event at the Minden-Tahoe Airshow in October, but our fans (including our beloved Blue Angels) would agree that the Hellcat and Bearcat tribute to the Blue Angels will be the real highlight of the show!

Additionaly, our P51D Mustang ManO’War will be present for static display.

Those wishing to enhance their airshow experience and get a personal connection to these venerable WWII era warbirds can do so with a flight aboard ManO’War.
If you missed us at the Truckee/Tahoe Airshow, here’s your final opportunity in 2018 to soar over the Sierras aboard the thoroughbred Mustang.
Flight times are limited and pre-booking your flight is highly encouraged.

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Supermarine Spitfire Operational History

Supermarine Spitfire Operational History

Living History Presentation Series
Spitfire: 80 Years a Legend

Presented Saturday, August 4th CAF SoCal Hangar

Presentation Video:

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CAFSoCal Presentation Series: VMB611 and the PBJ

CAFSoCal Presentation Series: VMB611 and the PBJ

Living History Presentation Series
VMB-611 & Doolittle PBJ

Saturday, September 1, 2018
12:30PM
CAF SoCal Hangar

Our PBJ, the Marine Corps version of the venerable B-25, is the only flying example in the world today.

On Saturday, September 1st, CAF SoCal is hosting an event focused on the PBJ and Marine Bombing Squadron-611 (VMB-611).

A trio of CAF SoCal guest speakers will walk you through the history of the PBJ and VMB-611, a 23-year long restoration, and the celebration of the Doolittle Raid’s 75th anniversary.

So mark your calendars to learn about this historic aircraft, its historic return to flight, and its participation in the historic Doolittle 75th anniversary.

Experience living history.

cafsocal2018-09-05T13:48:46-07:00July 29th, 2018|Event|

CAFSoCal Presentation Series: The YAK-3 Fighter

CAFSoCal Presentation Series: The YAK-3 Fighter

“Avoid combat at lower altitude with Yak fighters lacking an oil cooler intake beneath the nose!” That directive from Luftwaffe leadership said it all – its fighters were no match for Russia’s newest fighter, the small but lethal Yak-3.

On Saturday, July 22nd at 11AM, CAF SoCal is hosting an event focused on this late addition to the air war over the Eastern Front.

Introduced in the summer of 1944, the Yak-3 was just in time to have a significant role in Operation BAGRATION, the Soviet strategic offensive fought between June 22nd and August 19th. This operation was a decisive Soviet victory that completely destroyed German Army Group Centre.

The guest speaker is CAF SoCal’s own Steve Barber, Wing leader and Yak-3 pilot. So mark your calendars to learn about the dominant fighter on the Eastern Front, the Yak-3.

Saturday July 22nd, 11am at the Commemorative Air Force museum at the Camarillo Airport.

Experience living history.

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Mustang Rides at Truckee/Tahoe Airshow

Mustang Rides at Truckee/Tahoe Airshow

CAF SoCal aircraft will be participating in the 2017 Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival, July 07-09, 2017 and our P51 Mustang will be there giving rides for an experience of a lifetime!

Following a lengthy overhaul period, our P-51D Man’O’War is available for flights again, with a completely overhauled Rolls Royce Merlin engine and propeller.

Reserve your P51 Ride today!

Book Online HERE
or
Call 805-482-0064

Man’OWar’s dance card at the home hangars in Camarillo is full and getting longer. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the warbird that established air supremacy in the skies of Europe and take a ride aboard a P-51D Mustang over the breath-taking scenery of the Truckee/Lake Tahoe.

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Father’s Day Warbird Rides

Father’s Day Warbird Rides

Give Dad a treat he won’t soon forget!

This Fathers Day Weekend, Saturday June 17th and Sunday 18th, we have added additional flight times in the AT6 Texan/SNJ as well as the B-25/PBJ Mitchell bomber for rides at the CAFSoCal museum.

Book your ride soon as seats are limited

Purchase Online for the PBJ Bomber or the AT6/SNJ Trainer

or call (805) 482-0064

or stop by at the museum

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