{"id":7372,"date":"2016-10-17T19:25:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T17:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=7372"},"modified":"2025-02-06T20:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T18:30:19","slug":"commemorative-air-force-dallas-fort-worth-wing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/commemorative-air-force-dallas-fort-worth-wing\/","title":{"rendered":"Commemorative Air Force-Dallas-Fort Worth Wing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Commemorative Air Force<\/strong> (<strong>CAF<\/strong>) <strong>Dallas\/Fort Worth Wing<\/strong> is dedicated to preserving and showcasing historic military aircraft, offering educational programs, and honoring the legacy of military aviation. Located in <strong>Lancaster<\/strong>, <strong>Texas<\/strong>, the wing operates out of the Lancaster Municipal Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commemorative Air Force &#8211; Dallas-Fort Worth Wing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lancaster Airport, 720 Ferris Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lancaster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas 75146<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfwwing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dfwwing.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:dfwwingevents@gmail.com\">dfwwingevents@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+1 (972) 227-9119<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday 09:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday 12:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>other days by appointment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DFWWingCAF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d430316.52739945514!2d-97.00537266558737!3d32.583581000000024!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xd643a24e3f3b98f0!2sCommemorative+Air+Force!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1476724625102\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/commemorative-air-force-dallas-fort-worth-wing\/dcf-1-0-13\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7373\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"143\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Douglas-R4D-5S-Skytrain-N151ZE-50783.jpg\" alt=\"Douglas R4D-5S Skytrain N151ZE\/50783Commemorative Air Force - Dallas-Fort Worth Wing\" class=\"wp-image-7373\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>N12253\/BB-148<br><p>N27933\/33<\/p><br>N41AF<p>N151ZE\/50783<\/p><br><p>N30JF\/RM<\/p><br><p>N49RR\/TA-350<\/p><br><p>N5789<\/p><br><p>N69605\/110137<\/p><\/td><td>Beechcraft T-34A Mentor<br><p>Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet<\/p><br>Cessna T-41 Mescalero<br><p>Douglas R4D-5S Skytrain<\/p><br><p>North American SNJ-5 Texan<\/p><br><p>North AmericanT-6G Texan<\/p><br><p>Stinson L-5 Sentinel<\/p><br><p>Vultee BT-15 Valiant<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Commemorative Air Force &#8211; Dallas-Fort Worth Wing<\/strong> maintains a collection of meticulously restored aircraft, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Douglas R4D &#8220;Ready 4 Duty&#8221;<\/strong>: A military transport aircraft used extensively during World War II.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vultee BT-15 &#8220;Little Noodle&#8221;<\/strong>: A basic trainer aircraft that played a crucial role in pilot training programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stinson L-5 &#8220;Miss Ziggy&#8221;<\/strong>: A liaison aircraft known for its versatility in various military operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stearman PT-17<\/strong>: A biplane trainer renowned for its role in training numerous pilots during the war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cessna T-41 &#8220;Mescalero&#8221;<\/strong>: A military variant of the Cessna 172, used primarily for pilot training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These aircraft are not only displayed but are also flown regularly to keep history alive and provide living history experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwwing.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dfwwing.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wing hosts various events throughout the year, including airshows, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives. 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