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Air & Space Article

Air & Space Article

We thought you’d enjoy reading a current article about Camarillo Airport (CMA) on the current edition of Air & Space Magazine at airspacemag.com – The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing is featured front and center, and we think that’s great!

Here is an excerpt:

“Flying into Camarillo, as I do often in my 55-year-old Piper Cherokee, is like touching down at Disneyland—if Disneyland were wholly dedicated to general aviation. It’s not uncommon to find yourself cleared to land behind a restored World War II fighter, a home-built kitplane, a multi-million-dollar executive jet, a Cessna trainer with a young student behind the yoke, or some vaguely confused guy driving a Beech Bonanza who sounds over the radio like he’s never talked to air traffic control in his life.

Any aviation-minded person who questions the existence of nirvana on Earth has never spent a day at Camarillo (CMA).”

Read more at: www.airspacemag.com

Col Will Cunningham2019-12-10T20:31:10-07:00November 22nd, 2019|News|

Veteran’s Day 2019

Veteran’s Day 2019

Monday, November 11th, 2019 was Veteran’s Day this year – we hope you joined us! If not, then maybe next year

Col Will Cunningham2019-11-22T19:43:52-07:00November 2nd, 2019|News|

Midway Movie Swag Giveaway

Midway Movie Swag Giveaway

Hopefully you came out to grab some great movie swag and premier tickets! Check out the movie trailer here: See the movie trailer here.

Bryan Scofield2019-11-02T17:25:26-07:00October 14th, 2019|News|

Our Deepest Sympathy to The Collings Foundation

Our Deepest Sympathy to The Collings Foundation

We want to let our friends at the Collings Foundation know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family of dedicated volunteers, as well as the kind souls that supported your efforts in keeping our legacy alive. We wish everyone affected by this tragedy great strength during these difficult times.

Bryan Scofield2019-10-03T14:10:28-07:00October 3rd, 2019|News|

Reno Air Races – September 11 – 15, 2019

Reno Air Races – September 11 – 15, 2019

Come out and join us at the Reno Air Races, September 11-15, 2019 – The CAF So Cal air wing will be well represented this year, if you can, come out and see us fly!

For more information on the Air Races and tickets, here is the link to their website: Reno Air Races

Col Will Cunningham2019-09-18T18:50:47-07:00September 8th, 2019|News|

Bud Anderson – P-51 Triple Ace signs Man O’War

Bud Anderson – P-51 Triple Ace signs Man O’War

This year at the Truckee Air Show we were fortunate to have triple ace Clarence “Bud” Anderson come visit with us. Some quick thinking on the part of Tom Newhard, Bud actually signed the ammo access hatch on Man O’War. Pretty cool!

More info on Bud can be found on his website here: http://www.cebudanderson.com/

Here are some photos taken by Mark Loper who gave us permission to share

Col Will Cunningham2019-08-24T13:26:52-07:00August 24th, 2019|News|

P-51 Mustang Ride – August 2019 video

P-51 Mustang Ride – August 2019 video

A recent Man O’ War rider had the means to video his once-in-a-lifetime experience and gave us permission to share – enjoy!

Col Will Cunningham2019-09-08T18:32:11-07:00August 24th, 2019|News|

WWII Begins – SNJ Trainer Presentation

WWII Begins – SNJ Trainer Presentation

This past Saturday, August 31st, 2019, we held our most recent aircraft presentation: World War II beings – the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II.

The focus of our presentation was the the airplane that started a pilot’s training: The SNJ Texan. Here is that presentation recorded and preserved.

Col Will Cunningham2019-09-30T20:15:23-07:00July 7th, 2019|News|

Wings Over Camarillo – 2019 Video Recap

Wings Over Camarillo – 2019 Video Recap

Air Show update: Success!

If you were there, then you probably had a blast – and if you missed it, then try to come next year for sure! No one got hurt, the temperatures stayed low, and everyone had fun = success.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out – and Thank You to everyone who came out to watch

Here is the video recap hot off the video press!

Col Will Cunningham2019-12-04T21:34:58-07:00June 10th, 2019|News|

D-Day Anniversary Event

D-Day Anniversary Event

In remembrance of D-Day, June 6, 1944, the Southern California Wing of CAF celebrated the 75th anniversary of one of the most pivotal events in military history.

Col Will Cunningham2019-07-07T17:03:27-07:00June 10th, 2019|News|

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