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On Saturday and Sunday October 4th and 5th the Rose City Airfest offers action - packed aviation fun for the whole family. The CAF Gulf Coat Wing warbirds will be offering cockpit tours and Living History flights before and after airshow performances, so get ready to cue the grins and maybe some goosebumps! For the ultimate warbird experience, book a flight on one of the two classic planes below – prices start as low as $150, so reserve your seat for a once-in-a-lifetime flight on a historic warbird now!

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On October 18th and 19th history roars out of the museums and into Houston, Texas as the Commemorative Air Force hosts the Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Field. The whole family can explore a remarkable era in aviation history as an array of WWII warbirds joins a huge collection of military aircraft, displays and interactive activities for three days of hands-on history and horsepower, featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds jet team!

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Join us on Saturday October 25th in Woodville, Texas for the Tyler County Fall Fly-In and Food Truck Festival. The Gulf Coast Wing warbirds will join local aircraft and a host of food trucks for a day of aviation and tasty treats. Tour the vintage planes, meet the pilots, and get your hands on warbird swag while you enjoy local culinary delights!

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Join us on Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 14th, 15th, 16th at Warbirds Over South Texas at Aransas County Airport in Rockport, Texas. The Gulf Coast Wing warbirds will join an array of aircraft for a long weekend of aviation history and horsepower, including Living History Flights in our World War II aircraft. See more about the event here https://stxwarbirds.com

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Come Fly With Us !

Would you like to experience the sounds and sensations of a warbird in flight? Are you searching for the perfect gift? Or a special experience which brings you back in touch with your family’s past? A Living History Flight Experience aboard a Commemorative Air Force warbird is easily accomplished. The CAF JRB Navy transport Little Raider and her sister aircraft the CAF Navy SNJ advanced trainer typically operate from April through November.

You and your family can tour and/or fly in our aircraft at various locations and events around the U.S. Find the event location or date that best suits you on our EVENTS page and then click the "Book Your Ride Now" button to reserve your flight.

Fly On A Vintage Warbird

The Living History Flight Experience is about one hour from start to finish, including approximately 20 minutes in the air. Payments are processed at the time an online reservation is booked. We accept all major credit cards, cash, or checks. The CAF is a 501 c 3 non-profit and your payment is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by IRS regulations.

Reserve your seat on a warbird today! 1-855-359-2217 (OR book online on each event detail page)

The Living History Flight Experience

The Living History Flight Experience is like no other, and the entire experience lasts approximately one hour. Passengers must check in one hour before take-off. Pre-boarding includes check-in, a passenger safety briefing and photo opportunity with the crew.

Once boarded the passengers will experience the engine start up sequence, a few minutes taxi to the runway, and a pause on the runway for a full engine run-up and flight clearance. Once airborne the flight lasts approximately 20 minutes in the air.

Please note the following passenger requirements for all aircraft:

Requirements

Smoking is prohibited on the aircraft ramp.
Passengers must be 12 years of age or older to fly in the SNJ and may fly in the JRB between the ages of 5 and 12 when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Passengers must weigh less than 250 pounds.
Those booking flight the SNJ are recommended to view these “Boarding the SNJ” videos. ( Getting In ) ( Getting Out ) Video streams from Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum via Youtube.
Passengers must check-in a minimum of 1 hour prior to the flight departure time. Passengers who fail to arrive and check-in within this time frame will be subject to cancellation of their flight reservation.
A liability release will be provided at check in and must be completed and signed prior to boarding.
Passengers must attend a pre-flight safety briefing prior to boarding. There will be crew members to assist you in boarding, securing seat belts and to answer any questions.
Ear protection is required and will be provided if you do not have your own.
Passengers should wear long pants, and shoes with closed toes and heels.
Passengers must be at least 18 years of age to take the aerobatic flight in the SNJ.

Additional CAF information may be found at https://commemorativeairforce.org

Rose City Airfest Tyler - KTYR-OCT 3 - 5

Wings Over Houston KEFD OCT 18 - 19

Woodville Fly-In Tyler City AP 09R - OCT 25

Rockport Fly-In Aransas Cty AP KRKP NOV 14 - 16

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