The Missouri Wing's History
In July of 1980, 25 dedicated World War II aviation enthusiasts formed a squadron of the C.A.F. in St. Louis, Missouri. One year later, the squadron was granted wing status and became the 25th C.A.F. Wing.
The
Missouri
Wing moved from Spirit of St. Louis Airport to its current facility at
St. Charles County Smartt Airport on February 1, 1984.
An additional hangar was built in 1995 to better accommodate "Show Me".
There are three World War II aircraft presently assigned to the
Missouri Wing:
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North American B-25J Medium Bomber
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Grumman TBM-3E Torpedo Bomber
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Aeronca L-3 Observation Plane
The wing membership is over 140 members. General monthly meetings are held at 1:30 PM on the second Saturday of each month at Smartt Field. The public is always welcome.
The Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is a self-supporting, all-volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt organization registered in Missouri. Funds to acquire, restore, maintain, and operate aircraft are derived from members' dues, contributions, aircraft sponsors, and fundraising events. The C.A.F. does not receive any state or federal grants. All donations, including dues and aircraft sponsorships, are used to support the Wing's museum and to restore, operate, and maintain our Ghost Squadron.
Click here to make a general donation to the CAF Missouri Wing. Enter the amount that you wish to donate in the Price box.
Click here to make a donation specifically to the Missouri Wing Maintenance Endowment Campaign. Enter the amount in the Price box.
C.A.F. Objectives
- To preserve, in flying condition, a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States in World War II.
- To provide museum buildings for permanent protection and display of these aircraft as a tribute to the thousands of men and women who built, serviced and flew them.
- To perpetuate in the memory and hearts of all Americans the spirit in which these great planes were flown for the defense of our nation.
- To establish an organization having the dedication, enthusiasm and esprit de corps necessary to operate, maintain and preserve these aircraft as symbols of our American military aviation heritage
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