Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing

03/30/2026

One of the Last Surviving D-Day Troop Transports. This plane carried 101st Airborne Troops behind enemy lines to support the D-Day Invasion that helped Liberate Europe. Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing keeps her flying and sometimes offers rides to public.

03/30/2026

We are raising $2,000 to purchase and install a new 98–100 inch flat panel display for the Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing museum and meeting space.

This new display will replace our current 10+ year-old projector, which has become dim, outdated, and difficult to use effectively. Right now, using the projector requires us to pull down the projector screen and often turn off the lights just to see the image clearly. That makes it less practical during normal museum hours and less effective for visitors and presentations.

A bright, vibrant flat panel display will be a major improvement because it can be used quickly and easily during museum hours without darkening the room. It will allow us to present content in a way that is brighter, clearer, and much more engaging.

The new display will be used for:

Educational videos for visitors and tour groups
Historic slideshows and aviation content during museum hours
Presentations and guest speaker programs during our dinner meetings
Special events, community outreach, and commemorative programs
This is a much-needed upgrade that will help us better share the stories of the aircraft, veterans, and history we work to preserve.

With your support, we can replace our aging projector with a modern display that is easier to use, more visible in normal lighting, and far more effective for education and public engagement.

Thank you for helping us improve the museum experience and continue our mission to honor, inspire, and educate.

01/19/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://tix.wingstrackswheels.com
The Planes of Fame Air Museum is proud to announce the return of our popular event: Wings, Tracks, and Wheels on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, here at Chino Airport, CA! Here is the poster for our 2026 event, which will be bigger than ever. Two full days of historic military vehicles, warbird flight demos, food trucks, interactive experiences, live entertainment, FREE fun and games, a massive reenactor encampment, WW2 Tank demo, airplane rides, RC tanks, and so much more! So keep those calendars marked for May 2-3 for this incredible event!

01/01/2026

✨✈️ Happy New Year from the Commemorative Air Force – Inland Empire Wing! ✈️✨

As we welcome a new year, we’re grateful for our incredible supporters, members, volunteers, and friends who help us honor the past and inspire the future through living history.

From all of us in Riverside, we wish you a year filled with blue skies, meaningful moments, and continued appreciation for the men and women who served.

Here’s to another year of preserving history and keeping these legendary aircraft flying.

🛩️🇺🇸 LivingHistory

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from The Inland Empire Wing of The Commerative Air Force 🎄

This season, we’re filled with gratitude for every donation, every follow, every like, every share, and every moment of support you’ve given us this year. Because of you, this historic aircraft continues to fly, educate, and honor the legacy of those who came before us.

A special thank you to our volunteers & Staff. The ones who turn wrenches, tell stories, welcome visitors, crew events, and give their time so this airplane isn’t just preserved… it’s alive.

From our CAF family to yours, thank you for believing in the mission and helping keep history in the air.

Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and meaningful Christmas. ✨✈️

12/17/2025

✈️ 90 Years of a Legend ✈️

Today we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Douglas DC-3, an aircraft that quite literally changed the world. From commercial aviation to WWII missions, the DC-3 became the backbone of global air transport and military operations, earning its place as one of the most important aircraft ever built.

We’re proud that this legacy lives on right here at home through the Inland Empire Wing’s C-53 “D-Day Doll.” During World War II, aircraft like D-Day Doll carried troops, towed gliders, and delivered critical supplies, playing a direct role in Allied victory. Today, she continues her mission by flying, educating, and honoring the Greatest Generation.

Ninety years later, the DC-3 still proves that good design, grit, and purpose never go out of style.

Preserving history. Honoring service. Keeping her flying.

12/16/2025

created a great graphic to honor today! Thank you!!

80 years ago, during the Battle of the Bulge, Allied forces were cut off, frozen, and desperate for supplies. In response, transport aircraft flew dangerous missions through brutal winter weather to keep troops alive and fighting.

The D-Day Doll flew on those very missions, helping drop critical supplies during the Battle of the Bulge itself, not just the war in general. Food, ammunition, medical gear, hope. All delivered from the air when roads were useless and time was running out.

Today we honor the service members who endured the cold and combat, and the crews and aircraft that flew anyway.
This isn’t just history. It’s survival.

12/11/2025

✨ We hit 1,000+ followers! ✨
Thank you to every single person who’s joined us in keeping history flying. Your support helps the Inland Empire Wing preserve, honor, and share the incredible legacy of WWII aviation with our community.

As part of the Commemorative Air Force, our mission is simple and powerful:
To educate, inspire, and honor through the preservation and operation of historic military aircraft and museums.

From hangar days to flyovers, from the D-Day Doll to our incredible volunteers, this milestone belongs to all of you.

Here’s to many more stories, more flights, and more moments shared together for 2026 and beyond!!!!
Blue skies and heartfelt thanks from the Commemorative Air Force – Inland Empire Wing. ✈️💙

12/07/2025

Wow😍

The air was clean while the sky lit green,
A sight only the North can show;
Even the aurora was showing its glow,
to the colour of AVO.

📸Photo Credit:
Josh Allen, Buffalo Airways CL-215/L-188 First Officer

12/07/2025

Remember. Honor. 🇺🇸

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Commemorative Air Force – Inland Empire Wing!
Today we’re grateful for the veterans who inspire us, the volunteers who keep our aircraft flying, and the incredible community that supports our mission to preserve living history.

Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday filled with good company, good food, and maybe a flyover or two in your imagination.
🦃✈️🇺🇸

From our hangar to your home… Happy Thanksgiving!

11/12/2025

Take to the Skies this Holiday Season!
Experience the magic of Riverside’s Christmas lights like never before , from the air aboard a real WWII combat aircraft!

Join us for an unforgettable evening flight in the legendary D-Day Doll, a Douglas C-53 that flew in the D-Day invasion. It’s a one-of-a-kind holiday experience for families, date nights, or the perfect gift!

Special Holiday Flight Pricing!
Our regular price is $250 per guest, but we’re offering a limited-time seasonal discount:
• 1 Guest: $175
• 2 or More Guests: $150 each

Bring the whole family and experience a magical flight over the Christmas lights!

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