Opportunities to see, hear or ride in restored World War II aircraft at seven Georgia airports are on the calendar for 2026 at Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia. Additional dates may be announced, along with four confirmed out-of-state appearances for the unique fleet of World War II-era warbirds restored, maintained and flown by Airbase Georgia. This year’s campaign is dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
The aircraft will be on display and will fly at more than a dozen airports in Georgia and across the United States between March and November. Aviation fans will be able to enjoy Airbase Georgia’s fleet of warbirds and trainers, including a P-51 Mustang, an SBD Dauntless, an LT-6 Mosquito, a P-63A Kingcobra, a PT-19 Cornell and a T-34 Mentor. Selected aircraft will appear at each event.
The season kicks off with Wings & Things March 21 at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport, Douglas, Ga., where the PT-19 Cornell trainer once used by Tuskegee Airmen will offer rides and be on display.
Following are the additional scheduled events currently planned this year for Georgia:
MAY
- May 9: Pine Mountain, Ga., Harris County Airport Open House, aircraft to be determined.
- May 11-18: Atlanta, Ga., CAF Airbase Arizona “Flying Legends of Victory Tour” offering rides on restored B-17 and B-25 bombers at PDK Airport. Airbase Georgia will offer rides on its P-51, SBD and T-34.
- May 23: Athens, Ga., Rides Day at Ben Epps airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34.
SEPTEMBER
- Sept. 12: Augusta, Ga., Rides Day at Augusta Regional Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34.
- Sept. 19-20: Atlanta, Ga., Good Neighbor Day rides and airshow at PDK Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34.
- Sept. 26: Macon, Ga., Rides Day at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6, PT-19 and T-34.
OCTOBER
- Oct 24: Gainesville, Ga., Pixel Man Airshow, Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, aircraft to be determined.
NOVEMBER
- Nov. 21: Rides day at Airbase Georgia, Peachtree City, Ga.
Additional appearances out of state include:
- May 8-10: Birmingham, Ala., Airbase Arizona “Flying Legends of Victory, offering rides on restored B-17 and B-25 bombers. Airbase Georgia will offer rides on its P-51, SBD, LT-6 and an additional aircraft.
- June 4-7: Reading, Pa., Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend, Reading Regional Airport, P-51, SBD and LT-6.
- June 26-28, Lebanon, Tenn., Lebanon Municipal Airport, aircraft to be determined.
- July 20-26, Oshkosh, Wis., EAA AirVenture, Whitman Field and Fond du Lac County Airport, P-51, SBD, LT-6 and T-34.
“The 250th birthday of the United States is a great year for us to celebrate with our historic WWII aircraft that played key roles in supporting the ‘Greatest Generation’, ensuring freedom for our country,” said Airbase Leader Mark Richards. “Our mission to educate, inspire and honor is carried on through the work of many dedicated volunteers who keep history alive with the aircraft we take around Georgia and beyond. It is an honor for us to reach many thousands of people again this year.”
For a list of airshows and participating aircraft at each event, visit the CAF Airbase Georgia website here.