The following is an edited version of Kevin “K5” Michels’ article on how the wartime manufacture of Boeing’s B-17 Flying Fortress adapted to get the best and most up-to-date variants of the aircraft to combat […]
The Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced today that three national avionics providers are set to equip a WWII-era aircraft with the most sophisticated communications technology available on the market. Becker […]
By Kevin “K5” Michels, edited by Stephen Chapis Following his previous article about the evolution of the nose art on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s B-17 Texas Raiders, Kevin “K5” Michels recently submitted another excellent article that […]
For the aviation world, which COVID-19 has disrupted severely this past year, it is great to see that some organizations are fighting these pandemic-induced adversities, and adapting with effective initiatives to stay operational. The Commemorative […]
Thanks to the support of donors , supporters and the CAF hard-working maintenance crew, the CAF Gulf Coast Wing was able to get Engine number 3 swapped out in time to make their next event […]
On their way to the Labor Day weekend at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s B-17 Texas Raiders suffered a performance issue on one engine while in transit, and out […]
PRESS RELEASE – Two of the most iconic aircraft of World War II will join together Labor Day Weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7. The event hosted by the Arkansas […]
The Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing’s Flying Fortress, the iconic Texas Raiders, has been a fixture on the U.S. air show circuit since 1967. Originally built as B-17G 44-83872, the aircraft never saw combat, […]
While most air shows have been cancelled/postponed for the foreseeable future, some aviation events are taking place. The Lone Star Flight Museum has planned a special flyover event in Houston, Texas on May 8th to […]
The Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is sending their magnificently restored Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Texas Raiders to take part in the CAF Dixie Wing’s 17th annual World War II Heritage Days event […]
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