Visiting the CAF Air Museum in Camarillo, CA

[@stanleydomalewski8497]

Great Video About a Great Place and Organization ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !😊

[@twostepn2001]

l'm fortunate enough to have got ride in a friend's AT-6 many years ago. l was also a honorary member of the CAF. And l got know several of the original Colonels. Randy Sohn, Lloyd Nolan and Marvin "Lefty" Gardner.

[@mrwest5552]

just bookmarked your website - 11.3.2024 and will plan a trip there. 👍

[@kylieTXgirl]

I got to fly in Doc when she came through Houston a few years ago and it was the flight of a lifetime for me. Such a wonderful crew and aircraft!

[@johnvilja]

Since there are only two flying B-29's it's really a treat to see them. I'm keeping my eyes open for the next local appearances of both Doc and Fifi, the other B-29.

[@efromhb]

Very cool. My dad bought his first airplane, a PT-19, at El Monte Airport for $100.00 back around 1950 before he joined the USAF. He flew it out of Compton Airport and would share stories of flying back to Compton from the Palmdale area. After climbing to altitude he would cut power and glide almost all the way back to Compton and start it back up and land. He saved a lot of fuel back in those days. Miss you dad. RIP.

[@johnvilja]

Great story, thanks for sharing!

[@Cyn-k6x]

Nothing like the open cockpit flight!

[@johnvilja]

The invisible selfie stick on the 360 camera seems to have been built for open cockpit flights!

[@localguy8]

I’m glad they made something out of the Camarillo Airport. In the 70’s I did the hotel n restaurant degree program at the restaurant at the airport thru Moorpark College until prop 13 came

[@johnvilja]

I'm not sure the airport is as popular as it's going to be but it's definitely a great visit right now. I suspect it'll only get better over time.

[@Tony-om5kr]

I won a silent charity auction for a ride in that PT-19 in 2015. I even got 10 minutes of stick time once we were at altitude. It was a blast! Next time I find out Doc comes to town I'll try to buy a ride on it. I don't know if I will be able to cross this next item off on my bucket list: a ride on a P-51 Mustang. A couple times a year one flies over my house in TO. Salutations from a retired KEW Rocketdyner.

[@johnvilja]

It's an amazing experience. I need to follow up to see what other planes are available for rides at the museum. We retired Rocketdyners need to keep exploring the skies!

[@premcsundaram]

Wonderful! Glad you had a great day!!!

[@johnvilja]

We missed you but had a lot of fun anyway.

[@jkaufman357]

I do wish they'd change the name back to CONFEDERATE Air Force; that had a certain amount of style!

[@johnvilja]

I first learned of the Confederate Air Force back in the '70's when I learned to fly. The read that the name came from the ragtag nature of the group that restored and maintained their original P-51 in Texas. Unfortunately the name, originally created in fun, became linked to the racist rebellion before the existence of airplanes so they voted to remove the name in 2001. According to CAF chief of staff Ray Kinney, "In many people's minds, the word 'confederacy' brings up the image of slavery and discrimination. We, in no way, are associated with that kind of stuff. So, it gives us, in a way, a black eye." I'm glad their still pursuing their mission of restoring and flying these classic aircraft.

[@richardgreen7811]

BLAH - BLAH - BLAH ... Yes, the museum is great ... Yes, there are many celebrities that frequent the airport (KCMA), and Yes, the views are magnificent even if you didn't fly to get there ... but those are just a minor listing of why you go to the Camarillo Airport. The primary reason is "THE WAYPOINT CAFE". The best food, the best service, and it's right on the tie-down area with planes merely feet from your table. It has a playground area for the kids, you can sit indoor, outdoor patio, or outdoor under the sun. Just remember ... they're closed on Monday. I've been going there for 40 years and loving every minute of it. You'll see me there in my 1965 427 AC Cobra MKIII where I show it to anyone wanting to see, and frequently let children sit in it while their parents take pictures. Life is Good.