Air North DC-3 Yukon Sourdough

09/15/2024

07/04/2024

Today is National Fly Over Day to Commemorate 85 Years of Aviation. Did you know Yukon Sourdough is register as a 1942? That would make it 82 years old and still flying!

07/04/2024

We love to share content submissions from our fans. Here’s a couple photos submitted to us by 3-61media

06/05/2024

Local news:
Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing has been making some big strides towards getting their Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger flying. If this is the plane you’ve been interested in booking a ride in or seeing at airshows, you might want to keep an eye on their page. Your opportunity might be coming very soon.

Follow their page for updates and maybe even donate a couple bucks if you can spare it

The TBM Avenger has been down a long time with a mechanical issue, as well as inspections and the propellor needing to be removed for a required 5 year inspe...

05/21/2024

Congratulations to the CAF Gulf Coast Wing on their acquisition!

We did it! We Bought the AC-47!

The Gulf Coast Wing has had a challenging year and a half after the loss of the B-17 Texas Raiders and her crew in November 2022. Despite these hardships, we're moving forward with exciting plans, looking towards the next phase of our journey.

After consulting our members, who overwhelmingly supported the idea, we've decided to add a new, large aircraft to our fleet. This decision aligns with our goal to involve more members in both flying and maintaining the aircraft, and it will help us participate in more airshows, reaching more fans like you.

We decided to tell the story of the AC-47, a version of the WWII C-47 that was modified into a gunship for combat in Vietnam. Our search led us to an exciting find – a C-47 already partially configured as an AC-47 located near Atlanta, Georgia. This aircraft not only fits our needs but also comes with a wealth of spare parts, which is a huge plus.

The CAF leadership and the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Board have approved the purchase and necessary restoration to bring it up to our standards. We're now beginning that process.

This addition is particularly special as it allows us to connect with Vietnam veterans, whose stories are a vital part of our mission and are still being told firsthand. Our aim is to honor these stories and integrate the Vietnam era more deeply into our activities.

As we work on bringing this aircraft back to life, stay tuned on social media for updates, stories, and more about this remarkable journey and the heroes associated with it. We're excited to share this new chapter with you, our fans, and we appreciate your support and interest in our mission!

05/21/2024

Hanging out in the old A-10 Warthog factory

05/19/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out and saw us at the Dover Airshow. We had a great weekend and are on our way home to Hagerstown.

05/16/2024

Come see us at the First State Airshow this weekend!