Thank you for joining us the last Saturday, September 9th for our presentation in the series: 80th Birthday of The North American SNJ / AT-6 Texan
Watch the Replay – thanks for supporting the Commemorative Air Force!
Airpower came into its own as a force of military power in World War II … and proved pivotal. Tens of thousands of young men got their wings and led the charge in what would become an overwhelming force. How’d the Western Allies do it? On Saturday July 22nd the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport will conducted a presentation about the Primary Training program and the Primary Trainer Aircraft that helped set the foundation for Victory. Here is the replay of that presentation.
We Remember …
June 6, 1944
D – Day
We remember them, and honor them for their ultimate sacrifice to keep us free.
From the Red Baron to Top Gun … 1916 to the Present sea and air stories by Naval Aviators and Air Force Fighter Pilots, and the men who built their airplanes. On Saturday June 17th the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport hosted PhD and retired USAF Brigadier General RG Head who shared research from his latest book about the differences between Air Force and Navy Light Attack aircraft, pilots, and their unique cultures. Dr. Head’s US Attack Aviation book is available for sale on Amazon.
Here is the video replay of the presentation.
Thank you to all who came out to see our presentation: V-E Day on May 13, 2023
This May marks the 78th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day, May 8, 1945), celebrating the formal acceptance of Germany’s surrender in World War II. Little talked about in the German Luftwaffe are the Messerschmidt ME-108 Taifun personnel transport and liaison aircraft and the Fieseler Fi-156 Storch liaison and covert operations aircraft.
Here is the video replay:
Thank you for coming out and seeing the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, our amazing CAFSoCal aircraft, and a ton more – this past March 18 and 19 (Saturday and Sunday) at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu.
Please check back soon for highlights!
Replay Video Below
The film INTO FLIGHT ONCE MORE brings the history of June 6, 1944 to the present to life through the lens of the C-47 D-Day Squadron and their epic re-creation journey across the North Atlantic to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. On Saturday March 4th the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport will host a viewing of this inspirational film, which is narrated by Hollywood star and military supporter Gary Sinise.
Part of our mission is to educate, and we love doing just that with our presentation series. These 1-2 hour events happen every so often at the museum and are really worth trying to make it in person.
Here is the list for 2024 so you can plan ahead:
From all of us at the CAFSoCal, we wish you a very happy holiday season.
We will be open regular hours this holiday season.
Thank you and we hope you have a safe rest of 2024!
Happy Veteran’s Day – we honor all Veterans, living and passed on. We are open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – come out and visit us!
To help keep you occupied, here is some history about Veteran’s Day (courtesy of History.com):
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
For more great information, please visit: www.history.com
