Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing

09/26/2026

Americas Airshow at MCAS Miramar.
The IEW is here and available for tours and merch!
Please stop by and say hello to the crew.

08/02/2026

**America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport — Full Event Video**

On July 4, 2026, the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force hosted America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport. What an incredible day it was.

Close to 4,000 guests joined us for a patriotic, family-friendly celebration featuring historic aircraft, classic cars, WWII displays, food trucks, vendors, a b**r garden, photo booth, face painting, flight simulators, two live bands, aircraft rides, and a patriotic skydiver flag jump.

The ramp was filled with aviation history, including three DC-3 aircraft, a T-6 Texan, Stearmans, a T-28 Trojan, a Cessna 195, L-4s, an L-19, Bonanzas, T-34 Mentors, helicopters, and more. The car show featured more than 130 vehicles, and families enjoyed a full day of activities across the airport.

This event was made possible by our volunteers, members, pilots, aircraft owners, car owners, vendors, sponsors, performers, skydivers, airport partners, and everyone who came out to support the mission of the Commemorative Air Force.

Our mission is to **Honor, Inspire, and Educate** This event showed what happens when a community comes together to keep history flying.

Thank you for joining us at America’s 250th Birthday Bash.

Learn more about the Inland Empire Wing:
www.inlandempirecaf.com

08/02/2026

KTLA 5 Morning News Coverage — America’s 250th Birthday Bash Preview

KTLA 5 Morning News visited the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Riverside Municipal Airport to preview America’s 250th Birthday Bash, held on July 4, 2026.

This reel includes the KTLA live interviews and coverage leading up to our event, and our mission with the greater Los Angeles audience.

The July 4th event brought close to 4,000 guests to Riverside Municipal Airport and featured historic aircraft, more than 130 cars, WWII displays, family activities, food trucks, vendors, two live bands, aircraft rides, and a patriotic skydiver flag jump.

We are grateful to KTLA 5 and reporter Omar Lewis for helping spotlight the Inland Empire Wing, the Commemorative Air Force, Riverside Municipal Airport, and the volunteers who work to keep history flying.

The mission of the Commemorative Air Force is to Honor, Inspire, and Educate through living history, aviation preservation, and community outreach.

Learn more about the Inland Empire Wing:www.inlandempirecaf.com

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

America’s 250th Birthday Bash — Event Highlights

Here is a short highlight video from our America’s 250th Birthday Bash, hosted by the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Riverside Municipal Airport on July 4, 2026.

This free family-friendly event brought close to 4,000 guests to the airport for a remarkable day of aviation, history, patriotism, and community.

Highlights included more than 130 cars, 16 aircraft on display, WWII displays, food trucks, vendors, a b**r garden, photo booth, face painting, flight simulators, two live bands, aircraft rides, and 12 skydivers.

The event celebrated America’s 250th birthday while honoring veterans, preserving aviation history, and inspiring the next generation.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible.

Honor • Inspire • EducateKeep History Flying

www.inlandempirecaf.com

06/28/2026

This Saturday, Riverside Airport is the place to be!

Join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash. A free July 4th celebration packed with historic aircraft, WWII airplane rides, classic cars, kids activities, WWII displays, and a patriotic skydiver jump you won’t want to miss.

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come spend the day surrounded by real American history, vintage airplanes, and July 4th fun.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
9 AM – 3 PM
Riverside Municipal Airport

Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing.

Come celebrate with us, it’s going to be a great day at the airport!
www.inlandempirecaf.com

https://inlandempirecaf.com/americas-250th-birthday-bash-at-riverside-municipal-airport

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force hosts America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport.

06/23/2026

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Historic WWII Aircraft, Veterans, and Families to Gather in Riverside for America’s 250th Birthday Bash Free July 4th event at Riverside Municipal Airport will bring history to life with warbirds, skydivers, classic cars, WWII displays, youth activities, and veteran recognition

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (June 2026) — As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is inviting the community to experience history up close at America’s 250th Birthday Bash, a free family-friendly July 4th celebration at Riverside Municipal Airport.

The event will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and will feature historic WWII aircraft, classic cars, WWII vehicles and displays, reenactors, youth aviation activities, food trucks, live 1940s-era music, and a patriotic skydiver flag jump from the Wing’s historic C-53 “D-Day Doll.”

For many families, the event will be more than a Fourth of July outing. It will be a chance for children to stand beside the aircraft, vehicles, uniforms, and stories that connect directly to the men and women who served our country.

“This is the kind of history you can see, hear, and feel,” said Gary Stark, Wing Leader of the Inland Empire Wing. “When a child walks up to a WWII aircraft, talks to a pilot, meets a reenactor, or hears the sound of a radial engine, history becomes real. That is how we honor the past and inspire the next generation.”

The centerpiece of the day will be a patriotic ceremony and skydiver flag jump. Skydivers are scheduled to jump from the D-Day Doll carrying the American flag and POW/MIA flag, followed by the National Anthem as the flags descend under canopy.

Event highlights include:

Historic aircraft and static aircraft displays (WWII aircraft rides available for purchase)

Classic car show, WWII vehicles, reenactors, and living history displays

Skydiver flag jump with the American flag and POW/MIA flag during the National Anthem

Civil Air Patrol cadets and Kids Aviation Passport activities (flight simulator, paper airplane challenge)

Live music from D-Day Doll & The Pistons, a 1940s-era swing band

Food trucks and museum access

Admission to the event is completely free.

Event Details

What: America’s 250th Birthday Bash

When: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Where: Riverside Municipal Airport 6936 Flight Rd. Riverside (Inland Empire Wing Hangar)

Admission: Free

Website: www.inlandempirecaf.com

Guests are welcome to bring folding chairs, umbrellas, and sunscreen. Coolers, smoking, and va**ng are strictly prohibited on the airport ramp.

About the Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force The Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is a 501(c)3 non profit based at Riverside Municipal Airport and is dedicated to honoring veterans, preserving historic aircraft, and educating the public through living history. The Wing’s mission is to Honor, Inspire, and Educate by keeping history alive for future generations.

Media Contact Gary Stark, Wing Leader Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force Phone: 714-451-2061 Email: [email protected] Website: www.inlandempirecaf.com

06/14/2026

WARBIRD PILOTS & AIRCRAFT OWNERS — DISPLAY YOUR AIRPLANE

The Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is inviting warbird pilots, vintage aircraft owners, and historic aircraft operators to join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

This will be a free, family-friendly community event celebrating America’s 250th birthday with historic aircraft, classic cars, WWII displays, skydivers, kids’ activities, airplane rides, food, music, and a patriotic airport atmosphere.

We would be honored to have additional vintage, military, and historic aircraft on static display to help make this event even more meaningful for the community.

Event highlights include:

Static aircraft displays
WWII airplane rides available
Classic car show
Skydivers parachute jump
Historic WWII and military displays
Kids’ activities and family fun
Riverside Airport Café open for breakfast and lunch
DJ and b**r garden at the RAC
Best of Show voting

We are also planning a Best of Show Contest, where attendees will vote for their favorite car or aircraft. The Best of Show winner will receive a free T-6 Texan flight.

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 9 AM–3 PM
Location: Riverside Municipal Airport
Admission: Free • Family-Friendly • Open to the Public

This is a great opportunity to share your aircraft with the public, inspire future generations, honor our nation’s history, and be part of a special America 250 celebration.

More event information:
https://inlandempirecaf.com/americas-250th-birthday-bash-at-riverside-municipal-airport/

Interested in displaying an aircraft? Please contact:
[email protected]

Presented by the Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force
Honor • Inspire • Educate

06/13/2026

CLASSIC CARS WANTED — JULY 4TH CAR SHOW AT RIVERSIDE AIRPORT!

Car clubs, hot rods, classics, muscle cars, vintage vehicles, military vehicles, and patriotic cruisers Please join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

This is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating America’s 250th birthday with historic aircraft, WWII displays, skydivers, kids’ activities, airplane rides, food, music, and a classic car show.

Best of Show Contest
Attendees will vote for their favorite car, military vehicle, and airplane, and the Best of Show winners will receive a FREE flight in our T-6 Texan!

Event Details:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
9 AM–3 PM
Riverside Municipal Airport
Free Event • Open to the Public • Family-Friendly

Come park your car alongside historic aircraft and be part of a patriotic airport celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday. This will be a great photo opportunity and a fun way to share your vehicle with the community.

More info and to register your Car (FREE)
https://inlandempirecaf.com/americas-250th-birthday-bash-at-riverside-municipal-airport/

Presented by the Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force
Honor • Inspire • Educate

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force hosts America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport.