Flying Season Underway at CAF Airbase Arizona Flying Museum
October 22, 2021, Mesa, Arizona - Sparkling blue skies and cooler temperatures mark the beginning of warbird flying season at the CAF Airbase Arizona Flying Museum located on the southwest corner of Falcon Field in Mesa. Living history flight experiences, museum exhibits, and speaker programs headline the popular museum’s activities. As always, these activities are geared for all ages to enjoy.
Flights and group tours can be booked online by going to www.azcaf.org.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission may be purchased online or at the door and is $15 per person - discounts offered for veterans, seniors, and children.
Most activities and programs are included with admission.
Living history flights are priced separately. See details about aircraft choices schedules, pricing and options to book online. https://www.azcaf.org/fly-with-us/
The featured warbird for the Fall season is the mighty SNJ, also known as the AT-6 Texan. Eighty years ago, young British airmen began to arrive at Falcon Field to begin their flight training as World War II raged in Europe. They received their basic and advanced training in the AT-6 ‘fighter trainer’ before they moved up to warplanes like the Spitfire or Mosquito to go into combat against the Nazis.
Museum exhibits depict the inspiring story of 100 years of military aviation from when powered flight first began, to the jet age in a collection of unique exhibits and artifacts.
The Airbase Arizona Flying Museum, a unit of the world-wide Commemorative Air Force, has operated from Mesa, Arizona for over 43 years and is rated a top attraction by TripAdvisor. The museum exhibits, speaker programs, national tour program, and living history flights provide uniquely inspiring and educational experiences to young and old.
