ABOUT THE INDIANA WING CAF
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CAF MissionThe Commemorative Air Force (CAF), headquarterd in Dallas, TX, was founded to acquire, restore and preserve flying military aircraft. Obtaining a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans. More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF's fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history.
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Indiana Wing
About This Unit
The Indiana Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a flying museum established in 1978. The Wing maintains and flies a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell, a Vultee BT-13 Valiant, a PT-17 Stearman, and a Beech SNB (RC-45J). Member-owned aircraft include a Stinson L-5 Sentinel, AT-6 Texan, and PT-17 Stearman. The Indiana Wing has aircraft based at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (UMP), Kokomo Municipal Airport (OKK), Terre Haute Airport (HUF), and Sheridan Airport (5I4).
Each summer, the CAF hosts Barnstorming Days at various airport locations. The event, filled with living history, honor, and fun for the entire family, has three main goals: honoring veterans, showcasing warbirds, and inspiring youth. Attendees can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of flying WWII-era warbirds firsthand, with opportunities to take rides and immerse themselves in aviation history.
The Indiana Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a flying museum established in 1978. The Wing maintains and flies a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell, a Vultee BT-13 Valiant, a PT-17 Stearman, and a Beech SNB (RC-45J). Member-owned aircraft include a Stinson L-5 Sentinel, AT-6 Texan, and PT-17 Stearman. The Indiana Wing has aircraft based at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (UMP), Kokomo Municipal Airport (OKK), Terre Haute Airport (HUF), and Sheridan Airport (5I4).
Each summer, the CAF hosts Barnstorming Days at various airport locations. The event, filled with living history, honor, and fun for the entire family, has three main goals: honoring veterans, showcasing warbirds, and inspiring youth. Attendees can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of flying WWII-era warbirds firsthand, with opportunities to take rides and immerse themselves in aviation history.
Indiana Wing Officers for 2025:
Wing Leader - Col. Greg Peterson
Executive Officer - Col. Dennis Schell
Adjutant - Col. Bruce Cooper
Operations Officer - Col. Nick Boland
Finance Officer - Col. Steve Fryman
Maintenance Officer - Col. Rick Brewer
Safety Officer - Col. Tim Porter
Education Officer - Col. Fred Fritz
Development Officer - Col. Mark Van Zant
Executive Officer - Col. Dennis Schell
Adjutant - Col. Bruce Cooper
Operations Officer - Col. Nick Boland
Finance Officer - Col. Steve Fryman
Maintenance Officer - Col. Rick Brewer
Safety Officer - Col. Tim Porter
Education Officer - Col. Fred Fritz
Development Officer - Col. Mark Van Zant
