Southern California Wing Camarillo, CA


B-25 Mitchell Semper Fi More Semper Fi Info
The PBJ-1J “Mitchell” flew into Camarillo from Midland, Texas in April, 1993.
After inspection, the aircraft was put into our long restoration process, and at the conclusion this “Mitchell” is as brand-new as it was when it came off the assembly line.
The B-25 Mitchell is painted in the colors of a Marine Corps PBJ-1J, named “Semper Fi” with Globe and Anchor painted on the starboard nose.

F6F Hellcat More Info

F8F Bearcat More Info

Spitfire More Info
Only 957 production Mk XIVs were built. It was the first Spitfire in large-scale production with the V-12 Rolls Royce Griffon 65 engine, and entered service in 1944. The Mk XIV was the most successful of all the variants at destroying V-1 flying bombs, accounting for 300 kills. In October 1944 a Mk XIV had the distinction of being the first to destroy a jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262. Our Spitfire was built at the Aldermaston factory in Berkshire, England and then delivered to the Royal Air Force. The aircraft was shipped to Karachi, India in July, 1945 for anticipated operations in Southeast Asia. In 1947 it was transferred to the Indian Air Force. In 1983 the aircraft was found... ...
A6M3 Zero More Info

ME-108 Taifun More Taifun Info
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FI-156 More Info

SNJ-4 texan More Info

SNJ-5 Texan More Info

24R More Info

YO-55 More Info

L-17 Navion More Info

PT-19 More Info
This beautifully-restored antique training plane is owned by Capt. Charles Plumb, USN (Ret.), of Calabasas, CA. Charles flew F-4 Phantoms during the Vietnam conflict, and was shot down on his 75th mission. He spent 5 years and 9 months in a communist prison, and learned how to survive and come out of it stronger than when he went in.He now gives motivational speeches all over the country on how one can survive in adversity. Take a flight, open cockpit down the Ventura shoreline, in this wonderful flying World War II trainer.
Crew Chief: Mike Perrenoud Crew: Robert Blair

Wings Over Camarillo More Info
The Camarillo Wings Association will host this year's "Wings Over Camarillo" Air Show with support from volunteers from the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, EAA Chapter 723 and the Ventura County 99's. An expanded Air Show flight demonstration features many popular aerobatic routines with over 80 aircraft; including vintage planes, experimental, and WWII fighters, bombers and transports. The Air Show features public access to the planes, pilots, and crews. Come for the day to watch and walk among the planes, take photos, and ask questions of the pilots and air show volunteers. Kids 5 and under are FREE! For tickets and more information click the link... ...
CAF Warbird Tube - 12 Planes of Christmas Fi 156 Storch More Info
Online Event Join host Steve Buss as he talks with members of the CAF Southern California Wing about their Fi 156 Storch featured in this year's 12 Planes of Christmas campaign.

Wings Over Camarillo More Info
The 42nd annual Wings Over Camarillo, presented by Oxnard Auto Center, will occur August 19-20, 2023, at Camarillo Airport. Experience the sounds, speed, and freedom of flight with the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet West Coast Rhino demo! This year's theme is "Honoring Our Korean War Veterans 1951-1953."

Living History Presentation The SNJ / AT-6 Texan More Info
Living History Presentation 80th Birthday of The North American SNJ / AT-6 Texan Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue: 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010 A suggested $10 donation per adult is requested to attend. The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at Camarillo Airport will conduct a presentation about this venerable aircraft and celebrate the 80th birthday of two SNJs in the CAF SoCal stable who rolled off the North American plant in 1943 and are still workhorses today. The Pilot Maker! One of the most successful, well-known, and revered military training aircraft of all time is the North American SNJ / AT-6 Texan. The... ...
D-Day C-47 to visit CAF SoCal Wing More Info
Camarillo CA - C-47 *That's All, Brother* - Fri Sep 29, 2023 - Sun Oct 1, 2023 <br> *That’s All, Brother* is the C-47 troop carrier aircraft that led the mail airborne Invasion on June 6, 1944, carrying 101st Airborne Division paratroopers into France during the D-Day invasion. During the remainder of World War II, *That’s All, Brother* served in Operation Dragoon, Market Garden, the Relief of Bastogne, and Operation Varsity. The Living History Flight Experience is like no other, and the entire experience lasts approximately one hour. Passengers must check in one hour before take-off. Pre-boarding includes check-in, a passenger safety briefing, and a photo opportunity with the crew.... ...