Missouri Wing St. Charles, MO
Address:
St. Charles County Smart Airport
6390 Grafton Ferry Rd
St. Charles, MO 63373
Contact number:
(314) 494-7539
Website:
https://www.cafmo.org/
B-25 Mitchell "Show Me" More "Show Me" Info
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-31385 in January of 1945, our B-25J stayed in service as a trainer up until it was retired and put into storage at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ in 1958. In 1959, 44-31385 (being assigned to the Aircraft Disposal Office) was sold to its first private owner officially changing its call sign to N3481G. During 1969 in Seymour, IL the bomber was damaged on the ground by a windstorm and did not fly again until 1975. It found its home with the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force in 1982 and was officially renamed "Show Me" with a civil registration of N345TH. Thus began its life as a living history aircraft and one of the few elite bombers of the Ghost... ...
TBM-3 Avenger More Info
The Missouri Wings TBM-3E Avenger came off the production line in May of 1945 at the Eastern Aircraft / General Motors Corporation's Trenton, New Jersey Plant. On May 19, 1945 the initial inspection was completed and the transfer order for TBM-3E aircraft number 53353 was finalized. For the next few years she would see service on the west coast from San Diego - SO NAS Pearl Harbor - NAF Tillamook - NAF Litchfield - NAS Norfolk. During the years leading to the Korean War, TBM Avengers were mustered for training and active duty. TBM-3E #53353 was assigned to VS-27 which was an Air Anti-Submarine Squadron. Designated as a trainer during the Korean War, #53353 and assigned to VS-27... ...
L-3E Grasshopper More Info
PT-17 Stearman More Info
Founded in 1981 in the St. Louis area, the Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing is dedicated to keeping World War II aviation history alive—and sharing it with others. We preserve more than aircraft and artifacts; our collection also includes an impressive lineup of vintage military vehicles, along with the stories and memories of the people who lived this history firsthand.
Sharing that history is at the heart of what we do. Through our aircraft, vehicles, and personal stories, we highlight the enduring lessons of World War II—about preparedness, service, and achieving peace through strength. Our goal is to foster an appreciation for the remarkable achievements of Americans and free people around the world during one of the most defining eras in history.
Visitors are welcomed into our authentic vintage-era hangar, which also serves as a unique, memorable venue for rentals. Experience living history in person—visit the hangar on Thursday or Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
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