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Well, at least Saturday the show was a success – lots of overhead and on the ground entertainment and fun for all.
Sunday had to be postponed until next year due to the Hurricane, but we are already planning for next year.
However, we are still giving rides, check the rides page here for more info.
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.
The PBJ and crew put in another great airshow appearance, this time at the 2017 Skyfair in Everett Washington, at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum.
The aircraft performed flawlessly for the 5 hour flight from Camarillo to Everett – a testament to the skill and hard work put in by the PBJ crew. And the same crew set to the task of cleaning and presenting the PBJ to the public. The PBJ looked great on the ramp, next to the FHCAM B25 and Mosquito as well as visiting Corsairs, Hellcat, Bearcat to name a few.
Here are a few images and a video clip from the event:
We are pleased to announce that the PBJ will be flying up to Everett, Washington on July 20th through 23rd to participate in the Flying Heritage Museum’s annual Skyfair airshow where the aircraft will be made available for rides as the airshow schedule permits.
Reserve your seats now to experience a ride aboard the PBJ
Friday 7/21 @ 9:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 5:00PM
Saturday 7/22 @ 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM
Sunday 7/23 @ 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Please note that all flight times are subject to weather, maintenance and flight occupancy.
Following a meticulous refresh on Man’O’War which included a complete overhaul of the Merlin engine and the propeller, our beautiful two-seater P-51DMustang is back flying!
Expect to see her at the Truckee Airshow and of course our own Wings Over Camarillo Airshow – but don’t wait to book a ride aboard this icon of the skies, her dance card is getting filled fast!
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.
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
It is an experience not to be missed and a gift that will be talked about at family gatherings over and over.
But, don’t take our word for it…. Just watch a few of these ride program participants:
On Saturday, June 10th, local author Dana Trapnell Tibbitts presented her book on the nearly lost history of her grandfather, the man called the “godfather of modern naval aviation.”
Dana Trapnell Tibbitts and John Torgerson
The excellent presentation of the award winning biography, Harnessing The Sky: Frederick “Trap” Trapnell, the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Pioneer can be viewed on our YouTube channel at the following link:
After the presentation and a Q/A session, the author was available for a book signing for the audience. Autographed copies are also available at the museum’s gift shop.
Despite a thick marine layer, the weather was cooperative enough to allow us to conclude the day’s activities by flying Minisi III, CAF SoCal’s Zero killer F6F Hellcat, an example of an airplane whose expedited development under Trapnell was critical to U.S. victory in World War II.
Congratulations to Chris Liguori, our latest Zero pilot.
Chris Liguori, post Zero flight
Chris was introduced to CAFSoCal a few years ago as a P51 warbird ride participant – a gift from his lovely wife.
Since then he’s been at the wing, pitching in as time allows and has proven to be a more than capable pilot behind the controls of the F6F Hellcat.
Anxious to add to his repertoire, Chris just had his first flight behind the stick of a Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero on June 3rd.
Way to go Chris! You’ve joined a small and distinguished group of people on the planet! Can’t imagine what that must feel like.
Following the flight, Chris was met by a proud ground crew and his ceremonial shot of sake!
Chris Liguori receiving his shot of Sake after his first flight on the A6M3 Zero
Great guy that he is, Chris has promised to give us a quick interview comparing what it’s like to fly the Zero vs the Hellcat. We’ll have that up soon.
