09/22/2023
Fun outing at EAA 256 Fly-in last Saturday! Our PT-26 and BT-13 were in good company. Photo Credit: John Lumkes
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Members of the Commemorative Air Force preserve and fly historic military aircraft, warbirds, to educ
The Indiana Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is a flying museum that maintains and flies a 1943 Beech SNB (RC-45J) "Kansan", and a 1944 Fairchild PT-26 "Cornell". The Indiana Wing is based at Metropolitan Airport (UMP), which is located off 96th St, between Allisonville and I-69 in Fishers, Indiana.
09/05/2023
Photos by James Church of Warbird Digest Magazine of the PT-26 giving rides at the Marion Fly-in/Cruise-in Saturday, Sept. 2nd, 2023!
08/26/2023
Book Your Ride Today!
Saturday, Sept 2nd 9AM-4PM
Marion, IN Municipal Airport
https://marion-warbird-rides.square.site/
08/26/2023
Book your ride today!!
CAF Warbird Rides over Kokomo
Saturday Sept. 9th -- 9AM-4PM
https://kokomo-warbird-rides.square.site/
Indiana Wing Commemorative Air Force
08/19/2023
A wonderful morning with EAA 67!
They brought the pancakes and Little Smokies and Mark VZ brought the PT. Great fun sharing with all the little (and big) people the story of training aircraft in WWII.
Thank you EAA 67 for another one of your great pancake breakfasts.
06/09/2023
Our PT-26 was in good company this week!
04/29/2023
Indiana Wing getting more relief supplies for the Indiana tornado victims. The need is still there even if they are not in the news!
Thank you to the Wing and all the Colonels that donated.
03/31/2023
Our C45 continues to serve this great nation!
News.
03/29/2023
"A tornado struck Rolling Fork MS and cut a 104 mile path across the state. Rolling Fork was hit the hardest. At 2pm Monday, Steve Fryman from the Indiana Wing called and asked, what do they need? MS Wing member Brandon Stevens got together a list. As of 10 am today, the first of three planes bringing medicine, water, trash sacks, and baby wipes, to name a few items, began unloading. Thanks to Glenn Olsen, pilot of the Beech, for putting this together on their stop at Pensacola yesterday. They delivered nearly 2,000 pounds of supplies and raised $1300 in four hours to procure it all. See y’all soon Indiana Wing. Thanks from the Mississippi Wing of the Commemorative Air Force!"
03/14/2023
Indiana Wing’s SNB Twin Beech on the ramp in Titusville, FL, waiting to transition to Orlando Sanford Airport for rides tomorrow and Wednesday!
03/11/2023
360 Video of our RC-45J on the Air Power History Tour 2023
03/03/2023
BOB is currently touring with The Air Power History Tour. This month it will be touring Florida, giving rides, airplane tours and educational talks. This weekend they are in Punta Gorda Fl. Stop by for some beautiful history.
02/27/2023
Evening Run down in Florida.
02/23/2023
Twin Beech Pilot JP Mellor being interviewed by the local media for the Air Power History Tour stop in Tampa, FL!
02/19/2023
Great to hear everything is going OK!!
02/19/2023
BOB at work!
02/15/2023
BOB the Twin Beech has already had its first adventure of the Spring Tour! Pilots Glenn Olsen and Spencer Jordan stopped at a little airport just north of their first destination, and unknowingly landed at BOB's former home base of 20 years! Someone came across the radio and asked what they were doing there, and after it was explained they were on the Air Power History Tour, this gent told the pilots they had 80 hours in BOB from back in the day when it was based there. Their Wing Commander came down today and let us know that they have had a camera sight from BOB that they've held onto for over 20 years. One of our Indiana volunteers, Tim Porter, drove up and picked it up for us, and in their hangar spotted lots of pictures of BOB from back during the time frame it lived there in Mississippi. What a small world, and how neat to see the living history touring across the country again!
02/10/2023
The Twin Beech with its newly hung engine and fresh annual on its maiden post-maintenance test flight, engine break-in, and voyage!
02/08/2023
If you get a chance follow BOB during the CAF Air Power History Tour in Florida the next two months!
This is a site about the CAF Airpower History Tour -touring coast to coast each year with the B-29 Superfortress, B-24 Liberator and other CAF aircraft.
11/08/2022
Spencer, Jon, Rick & Nathan get Prop #1 back on BOB today. One down, one to go!
09/23/2022
A few photos of some of the Indiana Wing aircraft at Kokomo on Sat. Sept. 17th. More photos to come.
09/17/2022
See you tomorrow at the CAF Wings Over Kokomo Airshow!!!
Admission is FREE!
http://www.indianawingcaf.org/caf-wings-over-kokomo-2022.html
09/08/2022
There's no better place to watch the CAF Wings Over Kokomo Airshow than in the CAF BEER GARDEN sponsored by Sun King Brewery!
Saturday September 17th 9AM-5PM
Beer Garden opens at 10AM
Air Show 1-3PM
http://www.indianawingcaf.org/caf-wings-over-kokomo-2022.html
09/06/2022
Schedule your ride and bring your lawn chairs for the CAF Wings Over Kokomo Airshow, Saturday September 17th. 9AM-5PM
Get all the details at
http://www.indianawingcaf.org/caf-wings-over-kokomo-2022.html
09/03/2022
Get your lawn chairs ready! We're only 2 weeks away from the CAF Wings Over Kokomo Airshow! FREE Admission and Parking.
Schedule your Warbird Ride early to avoid missing out!
http://www.indianawingcaf.org/warbird-rides.html
There is no better way to gain an understanding of history than by reliving it. Now you have that opportunity thru CAF's ride program. By scheduling your flight in one of our many WWII aircraft,...
09/01/2022
We are super excited!! Our very own C-45 will be part of this years featured planes. We hope you will consider your support!
Stay tuned for future updates.
CAF Announces This Year’s Featured 12 Planes of Christmas Aircraft September 1, 2022 WarbirdsNews Aviation Museum News 0 Just a few of the CAF aircraft posing in front of the new Victor N. Agather Hangar at the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center at the Dallas HQ. Photo by Gary Dani...
08/07/2022
The Indiana Wing Fleet in the early morning fog in Laporte, Indiana.
08/04/2022
Some of the crew at the Indiana Wing's BT-13 at Oshkosh
08/04/2022
The Indiana Wing's SNB Twin Beech at Oshkosh, and traveling home from Oshkosh, looking good!
08/03/2022
The SNB coming home from Oshkosh
07/24/2022
FREE Airshow--September 17th, Kokomo Municipal Airport.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the day with family!
06/19/2022
The Indiana Wing's newly acquired BT-13, piloted by Tim Sparks, had its debut giving rides, going pretty much non-stop all day at the Wings over Indy event at Indianapolis Executive Airport yesterday, 6/18/22!
06/18/2022
06/13/2022
Get ready Indy! This is going to be epic!
www.wingsoverindy.com
Saturday June 18th 9AM-5PM
Indianapolis Executive Airport-Zionsville
06/13/2022
BBQ, Birds & Brews = A Good Time!
Saturday, June 18, 5-8PM
following CAF Wings Over Indy Airshow
Indianapolis Executive Airport-Zionsville, IN
Kick Back, Relax, and Enjoy an Evening of Fun!
* Aerobatic Performance Practice Sessions
* Historical Aircraft Display
* BBQ Meal & Brews
* Sponsored by Sun King Brewery
* Music
* Aviation Fellowship
--Evening Schedule and Events subject to change--
Come early and enjoy the airshow in style in our CAF Beer Garden Tent. Stay for dinner and more aviation festivities beginning at 5PM. Must be 21 or older.
All Proceeds help support the Commemorative Air Force Indiana Wing and it's Mission.
06/11/2022
BBQ, BREWS & WARBIRDS = A GOOD TIME!
5-8 PM
Indianapolis Executive Airport- Zionsville
www.wingsoverindy.com/hops-n-props
06/09/2022
June 18th in Zionsville, IN!! Free Admission!
www.WingsOverIndy.com
—A whole day & evening of fun!
06/06/2022
Photos by Steve & Laura Stants and Rob Olewinski Cmraseye, of BOB the Twin Beech, at the Cavalcade of Airplanes event up in Bolingbrook, IL, Clow International Airport last weekend, flown by Glenn Olsen.
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The PT-26 is out of Annual and ready for flying season!
Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, and aviation enthusiasts that made yesterday's CAF Wings Over Indy event a huge success!!
BOB in Formation
CAF Beech SNB and WTC T-6 Texan
A bit of aviation being committed today...
NOshkosh is at Sheridan Airport today. Warbird day for the week of central Indiana activities. Join us!
Billy Werth did a fantastic job today at CAF Wings Over Indy!
Jumpers In the sky!!! Come out to www.wingsoverindy.com
The PT-26 on its way to Purdue Aviation Day.
Grumman Bearcat
Come out today July 1st until 4 PM to enjoy the activities at CAF Wings Over Indy. Take a warbird ride, enjoy the sights and sounds of World War II combat aviation, educational exhibits from Indiana’s universities, youth education programs, and helicopter rides.
Some of the arriving WWII warbirds for the weekend event CAF Wings Over Indy at Indianapolis Metro Airport.
CAF Wings Over Indy Volunteer Opportunity
CAF Wants You! Volunteer! Chance to fly in a WWII Warbird Trainer! http://www.wingsoverindy.com/volunteer-sign-up.html CAF Wings Over Indy comes to Indy Metro Airport at 96th St in Fishers on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday July 1st. Volunteers who sign up by Tuesday, June 26nd, will be entered into a drawing for one of several free “thank-you” rides to be given in a CAF WWII warbird trainer. Fill out the online-form and we will contact you to schedule your half-day volunteer shifts.
Hanging the engine on the SNB Twin Beech!
A fantastic time with the PT-26 at Purdue Aviation Day! Very busy and great interaction with many from the aviation community, the university, and the surrounding communities!
Lots of Stearmans at Shelbyville breakfast this morning. Along with
P-51 Mustang arriving for CAF Warbird Expo!!
CAF Hops n Props
This Friday night 6-9PM at Mt. Comfort Airport! Get your tickets at http://www.warbirdexpo.com/hops-n-props.html
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Glen Olsen gave my grandson (Ryan) and I a great ride in the vintage C-45. I'm very grateful to Glen, and by extension to all the folks who work so hard to keep the living history of thee iconic aircraft alive. I you follow the link at the end of this post, you'll see a couple tributes to Glen from my wife and I. Again many thanks, Glen. Follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/jim.craner.7
The Commemorative Air Force, Indiana Wing joined the CAF Gulf Coast Wing and Commemorative Air Force That's All, Brother for their stop in Evansville last weekend. The TAB/CGW tour in May & June eventually involved aircraft and members from at least five different CAF units, and that's why we love flying season!
Do you know what kind of plane the Indiana Wing is showing off in this pic?
📸 Steve Mullis
Do you know what kind of plane the Indiana Wing is showing off in this pic?
📸 Steve Mullis
This features the PT-26 of the Commemorative Air Force, Indiana Wing on display with the JRB Expeditor of the CAF Gulf Coast Wing and Commemorative Air Force That's All, Brother last week in Indianapolis. Do you know what company made the PT-26?
📸 Brian Kosior
📸 Brian Kosior
TBM Reunion...thanks for a great show!
Was able to take a ride in one of Commemorative Air Force, Indiana Wing aircraft. The aircraft is a Beech SNB (RC-45J), a U.S. Navy/Marine variant of a Model 18 Twin Beech.
The event begins ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! (and don't forget about the Veterans Expo on May 18th). Another beautiful bird to announce today! Joining us for the event next week will be the Commemorative Air Force, Indiana Wing's Beech SNB (RC-45J). We will have Matt Younkin here performing in a Twin Beech 18, but this particular Beech 18 is the Naval/Marine Corps variant of the aircraft. This SNB was manufactured in 1943 and designated an SNB-2. In 1954, it was remanufactured by Beech and re-designated by the Navy as an SNB-5P (photo reconnaissance trainer). It was later re-designated as RC-45J. This bird has been stationed at bases such as NAS/MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and NAS Pensacola, Florida.
Don't forget to have the 2023 TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans Airshow on your . We'll have many TBM/TBF Avengers, some historic & rare warbirds, a Night Air Show, Salute to Veterans Parade, and more! May 19th & 20th at Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS) in Peru, Illinois. www.tbmreunion.org
*Note: Aircraft appearing are subject to change due to many reasons beyond our control including, but not limited to, maintenance, weather (here or elsewhere) or other issues. We appreciate your understanding**
Don't forget to have the 2023 TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans Airshow on your . We'll have many TBM/TBF Avengers, some historic & rare warbirds, a Night Air Show, Salute to Veterans Parade, and more! May 19th & 20th at Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS) in Peru, Illinois. www.tbmreunion.org
*Note: Aircraft appearing are subject to change due to many reasons beyond our control including, but not limited to, maintenance, weather (here or elsewhere) or other issues. We appreciate your understanding**
Our #2 aircraft in this year's 12 Planes of Christmas campaign is the Beechcraft SNB Expeditor "Big Oily Beast" from the Commemorative Air Force, Indiana Wing.
The dedicated members of the Indiana Wing have breathed new life into this beautiful aircraft, and they enjoy displaying it so people can see the technology and robustness of the aircraft used during WWII. They would like to embark on an air tour to bring this classic Warbird to those outside Indiana, but the current engine has very few hours left on it. This means that to keep BOB flying next year, the aircraft is going to need a new (rebuilt) left engine.
You can find out more or donate at https://fnd.us/325qF0
The dedicated members of the Indiana Wing have breathed new life into this beautiful aircraft, and they enjoy displaying it so people can see the technology and robustness of the aircraft used during WWII. They would like to embark on an air tour to bring this classic Warbird to those outside Indiana, but the current engine has very few hours left on it. This means that to keep BOB flying next year, the aircraft is going to need a new (rebuilt) left engine.
You can find out more or donate at https://fnd.us/325qF0
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Shots from Madison, Indiana Airshow Saturday September 24
Here are a few more from Kokomo. It was a fun day!
Check out the video I made of the fun I had at this year’s Air Fair at LaPorte Municipal Airport! I took my first warbird flight with the Commemorative Air Force, Indiana Wing!
https://youtu.be/OSyqKdjIjKE
https://youtu.be/OSyqKdjIjKE
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