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Saturday, July 6, 2013

CAF Airpower History Tour

The Commemorative Air Force will be bringing it's National Air Tour of Historic WW II aircraft to the Dane County Regional Airport on July 26-28th, 2013

This tour brings together aircraft's, pilots and crews from over 70 CAF units across the country.
Historic and Rare Bombers are not only the focus of this tour, but it also includes fighters, trainers and other liaison aircraft used during World War II.

During this stop, you will be able to see "Fifi" - The only flying B-29 Superfortress in existence.



Another flying rarity will be the "Diamond Lil" B-24 Liberator.

also appearing with the CAF is the EAA's very own B-17 "Aluminum Overcast"

other gems that will be on display include:

P-51 Mustand "Bratt III"
SB2C Helldiver
C-45 Expediter "Bucket of Bolts"
T-6 Texan
Boeing Stearman


During the event at select times, you can purchase rides in many of these aircraft.

For additional details on this event - Click the link below.
CAF Airpower Tour - Madison




About the Commemorative Air Force

Collecting and flying warbirds for over half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is the largest flying museum in the world. The CAF is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to honoring American military aviation history through flight, exhibition and remembrance. The organization feels this is best accomplished by keeping the aircraft flying. The CAF has approximately 9,000 members and a fleet of over 150 airplanes assigned to 70 units across the country. These units, comprised of CAF volunteer members, restore and operate the planes which are viewed by more than 10 million spectators annually. Visit www.commemorativeairforce.orgfor more information.

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