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Bearcat Restoration Update September 13th, 2025
In 2018, the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport began a comprehensive ground-up restoration on its Grumman F8F Bearcat. Stalled due to COVID, the restoration team resumed the project in 2021. The group is meticulously restoring this aircraft to ensure it meets historical accuracy and airworthiness standards. N [...]
Wings Over Camarillo Airshow 2025
Photo: Doug Petercsak / C-46 China Doll at Wings Over Camarillo. Come join Commemorative Air Force Southern California at the 2025 Wings Over Camarillo airshow on Saturday, August 16th, and Sunday, August 17th. Gates open at 9:00 AM. For tickets and more information, CLICK HERE. Want to take a plane ride in a WWII vintage aircraft at the air [...]
A Day With Dad, June 15th, 2025
Father's Day at the Commemorative Air Force Museum Welcome to A DAY WITH DAD! Bring your dad and join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a special event at the Commemorative Air Force, Southern California Wing located at Camarillo Airport. Spend quality time with your dad and create lasting memories together. [...]
Presentation: Spitfire 80th birthday, February 22, 2025
Spitfire 80th Presentation - look for a video replay coming soon February 1945, one of only 957 production Mk XIVs is delivered to number 33 Maintenance Unit at RAF Lyneham for combat preparations. Missing the war in Europe, serial number NH749 is assigned to the RAF Southeast Asia Command, ultimately being sold to the Indian Air Force in 19 [...]
Bearcat Fundraiser
Each year the CAF holds an annual fundraiser to help support and highlight aircraft projects for planes in need of restoration, maintenance or repairs. Donors may contribute to a specific aircraft project or to the CAF’s Restoration Grant Fund. We are excited and honored to have our beloved Bearcat included in this special event! In 2018, the we be [...]
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