Museum Events, Exhibits, and Community Programs
Annual Events at the Museum
Night in the 40's Big Band Dance and WWII Musical Show - Third Saturday of March each year |
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Southwest Military Transportation Show - Late March/Early April |
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A Gathering of Legends - Veteran's Weekend Celebration |
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum is pleased to present the "Fourth Annual Gathering of Legends," the largest gathering of military aviators in the southwestern United States. The event is designed to honor aviators who have participated in U.S. military conflicts during the past 69 years and serves as the museum's Veterans Day celebration. Visitors are invited to meet and speak personally with approximately 40 military aviators, including fighter pilot aces, bomber and cargo aircraft crewmen, Tuskegee Airmen, Womens Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) and many others. Events scheduled for Gathering of Legends:
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RAF Cadet Memorial |
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On Sunday, November 13 the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing will conduct a memorial service for 23 British Cadets who died during WW II while training at #4 British Flying Training School (today's Falcon Field) in Mesa. The service, which has been conducted for more than 30 years, will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Mesa Cemetery located at 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, AZ. The British Plot is located approximately in the center of the cemetery. Representatives of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Air Force, the Daughters of the British Empire, the New Caledonian Pipe Band and numerous dignitaries from both the City of Mesa and the British government will be present. For more information call 480-268-2140, 480-268-2144 or 480-924-1940 or by email at info@azcaf.org. |
International Plastic Modelers Society - Early November |
The International Plastic Modelers Society will hold their international gathering in the museum hangar. The event will feature plastic models of aircraft, ships, missiles, spacecraft, figures, automobiles, etc. as well as a model contest. Vendors will offer plastic model kits and other modeling supplies. |
Museum Exhibits
New Exhibit Opens: Honoring the Fallen |
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Tuskegee Airmen |
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Chow Hound Exhibit |
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Community Programs
Docent Tours (Scouts, School Field Trips, Large Groups) |
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The Museum provides Docent guided tours for groups of eight or more adults and more at a discounted price. The Museum also provides tours for school children (ages eight and older) and organized youth groups. Children who are part of these groups are admitted free of charge. The Museum does require one chaperone per each 8 children. Chaperones are admitted at a discounted price. To reserve a tour date and time, please call the docent office at 480-268-2153 and provide the name of the organization, point of contact name, contact information, number expected in the party, and desired date and time. One of our docents will return your call. To check current rates contact the docent office or the Museum Gift Shop at 480-924-1940. |
Public Speaking |
| Is your group looking for a speaker for one of your events The Arizona Wing has volunteers who can attend your event at no charge to speak about the goals, objectives and history of the Commemorative Air Force and the Arizona Wing. The PowerPoint presentation takes approximately 20 minutes. To arrange for a speaker please contact the Personnel Officer at personnel@azcaf.org or the Adjutant Officer at adjutant@azcaf.org and provide the name of the organization, contact name, contact information, and the date and time of your event. You may also call the Personnel Officer/Adjutant Officer's office at 480-268-2144. |


Our annual Night in the 40's Big Band Dance and WWII Musical Show is held the third weekend in March, and invites everyone to come out and take part in a nostalgic engagement for all ages.

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November 11, 2007, Veterans Day exhibit dedicated to the B-17 Flying Fortress Chow Hound that was lost in action during WWII.
