Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing

Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Inland Empire Wing is a 501c3 non-profit, all-volunteer organizati The Inland Empire "Squadron" was founded in 1989.

At that time it was located in Rialto, CA and was not doing very well. A group from Corona, CA took it over and moved the headquarters to the Corona airport. The four members who were responsible for this action were Art Seidler, Lyle Page, Bob Hemborg and Don Helms, seen in the photo below, taken in December 1990. The first plane assigned to the Squadron was the L-4F, in 1991, and then the Ryan P

T-22, in 1992. The Squadron moved to the Riverside Airport in 1994, and became the Inland Empire Wing. Today we have approximately 87 members, and of course, are always looking for new recruits! All members become "Colonels" once they join the CAF. One Saturday each month we have a "Hangar Day" and welcome any volunteers to come help with the many jobs around the hangar - including sweeping the floors! There's always work to be done!

Definitely..
12/25/2024

Definitely..

If you get to eat Christmas dinner on a table tomorrow, take a moment to remember those who don't. ❤️

This is AWESOME!!!!
12/25/2024

This is AWESOME!!!!

From all of us at The Commerative Air Force - Inland Empire Wing, We wish you a very Merry Christmas!!!
12/25/2024

From all of us at The Commerative Air Force - Inland Empire Wing, We wish you a very Merry Christmas!!!

Happy Flight Anniversary!!!! Not only did the Wright Brothers change history 121 years ago (THANKS GUYS!!!) But....on De...
12/17/2024

Happy Flight Anniversary!!!!
Not only did the Wright Brothers change history 121 years ago (THANKS GUYS!!!)
But....on December 17th, 1935 the very 1st DC-3 also took flight!!
A workhorse of an aircraft the DC-3 is still in service around the globe almost, 90 years later!
2nd pic "Douglas DST X14988 on its first flight, 17 December 1935. (Douglas Aircraft Company)
Check out this article on the history of the DC-3
https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/17-december-1935/

And she's off!! Christmas Lights Flight #6 !!
12/14/2024

And she's off!! Christmas Lights Flight #6 !!

We would like to thank our passengers, our crew and our volunteers for a second weekend of successful Christmas lights f...
12/08/2024

We would like to thank our passengers, our crew and our volunteers for a second weekend of successful Christmas lights flights over the beautiful Inland Empire!!
We still have a handful of tickets available the next two weekends Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th, Friday the 20th, and Saturday the 21st.
For additional info and for booking please visit wingsofvalor.net

12/08/2024

David Allan Arnold, helicopter cameraman for "Deadliest Catch" came out on Friday night to shoot pretty awesome clips thank you sir!!!

12/07/2024

We are getting ready for our second night of Christmas Lights Flights!!!
Seats are still available for next Fri & Sat!!

12/01/2024

Ride along with the IEW on our Christmas Light Flight. This flight was live-streamed from the cockpit of our Douglas C-53 on 11/30/2024

12/01/2024
From all of us at CAF-IEW, we hope you all had a wonderful & safe Thanksgiving 🦃!
11/29/2024

From all of us at CAF-IEW, we hope you all had a wonderful & safe Thanksgiving 🦃!

Wow!!
11/21/2024

Wow!!

Experience the Magic of Riverside's Holiday Lights!Take to the skies aboard the legendary D-Day Doll, our beautifully re...
11/21/2024

Experience the Magic of Riverside's Holiday Lights!

Take to the skies aboard the legendary D-Day Doll, our beautifully restored WWII-era DC-3, and witness the stunning holiday display of Riverside, including the iconic Mission Inn Festival of Lights.

What You’ll See:

Holiday lights from 1,000 feet above.
The breathtaking beauty of the Mission Inn, glowing with festive lights.
Riverside's neighborhoods, illuminated with seasonal magic.

Limited Flight Dates:
November 30th
December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st

Make it a Holiday Tradition!
Bring your family and friends for a truly unforgettable experience. Sip on hot chocolate, enjoy cookies, and step back in time aboard a historic warbird.

Seats are filling fast—don’t miss this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure!

👉Additional information, Including pricing can be found by clicking the link below.

👉 Book Now: WingsOfValor.net - https://wingsofvalor.net

11/15/2024

The D-Day Doll dropped this awesome jumper & our awesome flight crew of volunteers hit all targets on time for this year's Flabob Airport Veterans Day Celebration!!!
To our ALL VOLUNTEER pilots & ground crews CAF-IEW couldn't do this without you!!!

11/15/2024

Awesome!!!🇺🇲

Great event with City of Riverside, CA - City Government next week!!!
11/15/2024

Great event with City of Riverside, CA - City Government next week!!!

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6936 Flight Road
Riverside, CA
92504

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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We are getting ready for our second night of Christmas Lights Flights!!! Seats are still available for next Fri & Sat!! #c53skytrooper #warbirdsofinstagram #aviation #ddaydoll

Ride along with the IEW on our Christmas Light Flight. This flight was live-streamed from the cockpit of our Douglas C-53 on 11/30/2024

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