The Airbase Georgia Warbird Museum is Open The stars of the CAF Airbase Georgia Warbird Museum are the fully restored and operational airplanes including the North American P-51 D Mustang “Red Nose”. This was the first aircraft purchased in 1957 to start the Commemorative Air Force and is stabled here at Airbase Georgia. Also included in the museum collection is the Douglas SBD-5 “Dauntless” dive bomber made famous during the Battle of Midway and is one of only four airworthy SBDs in the world today. There is also a rare Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter, a North American LT-6D “Mosquito” spotter attack aircraft, a Fairchild PT-19A primary trainer that trained Tuskegee Airmen during WWII, and a newly restored Boeing N2S Stearman bi-plane. We also have 2 aircraft under restoration: a Goodyear FG-1D Corsair fighter, and a Republic P-47N Thunderbolt fighter.
Artifacts Available for Viewing We have a large showcase on the back wall of the hangar that houses items you can see today. The most notable is a 10-foot model of the “USS Enterprise” (CVA-6), the most decorated US warship of WWII and veteran of all but 2 major battles. It is displayed with scale models of U.S. carrier aircraft of WWII so you can see how these carriers may have looked sailing to the naval theatres of war.
WWII toys are also displayed in the showcase. During the war, little or no metal was available for toys, so manufacturers used wood, cardboard and even Plaster of Paris to make these toys. Airbase Georgia has quite a few of the “punch-out” paper models.
There are also several uniform displays along with the flight gear worn by the bomber and fighter pilots.
Several aircraft engines are displayed including a Fairchild “Ranger”, and a Rolls Royce “Merlin” V-12. The B-24 bomber nose turret is also available for viewing along with the 1941 Link Trainer.
Planning a Future for our History, a redesign and expansion plan is in progress. CAF Airbase Georgia is working with local and state leaders to develop plans to redesign and expand the airbase. The plans will feature additional hangar space for aircraft restoration and maintenance, new education programs and classrooms, workforce development programs, more interactive displays, as well as a new Museum, Welcome Center and Company Store. When completed, CAF Airbase Georgia will add over 19,000 square feet highlighting aircraft restoration, education classrooms as well as an updated venue hosting workforce development and community events.
The Airbase Georgia and the Commemorative Air Force is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. The museum is staffed by volunteers and supported mainly by donations. You can support our expansion efforts by scanning the QR Code below and donating today. Your donations are all tax deductible and greatly appreciated
CAF Airbase Georgia is open: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm and the first Sunday of each month from 1:00pm – 5:00pm.