Capital Wing Culpeper, VA
Address:
Culpepper Regional Airport
12499 Beverly Ford Way
Culpeper, VA 22714
Contact number:
(540) 402-1818
Website:
https://www.capitalwingcaf.org
TBM-3 Avenger "Doris Mae" More "Doris Mae" Info
Our TBM-3E Avenger is a Grumman designed (TBF) aircraft built under license by GM in New Jersey in 1945. Assigned initially to the US Marine Corps, we know that this aircraft served as a replacement aircraft in several USMC training units in California from 1945 to 1948 and then was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1952.
The Avenger was bought by the CAF Stars & Stripes Wing in 2001 for $64,000 and flown to Frederick, MD for restoration to the TBM-3E WWII configuration.
BT-13A More Info
Our aircraft was manufactured at the Downey, CA plant and was delivered to the USAAC in November 1942 where it was used in basic pilot training at Shaw Field, SC. After the war it was transferred to the Civil Air Patrol in California. They modified the engine by replacing the standard BT-13 Pratt & Whitney R-985 with the 600 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340. The cowling was also modified to cover the bigger engine. The Civil Air Patrol used the BT-13 to patrol the west coast until the late 60’s. In 1970, the BT-13 was purchased by Frederick Walker, Sr. Frederick Walker had flown B-17’s in World War II and then spent the rest of his career flying missions for the CIA. He served in the Viet... ...
L-5 Sentinel Gayle Ann More Gayle Ann Info
Our L-5, the "Gayle Ann", represents one of the most decorated L-5's flown by the 25th Liaison Squadron, 13th Air Force, supporting the Allied WWII drive from Australia through New Guinea back to the Philippines.The crew, consisting of pilot, SSGT Jerry Felter, and forward air controller, Capt. Leo Kellett, made up what was considered to be the finest FAC Team in 13th Air Force. In fact, the records show that this crew was involved in the birth of the airborne FAC concept, proving the value of directing air strikes on enemy ground positions from an airborne perspective. The aircraft cowling shows completion of 15 FAC missions as well as a Japanese boat silhouette for the sinking of that... ...
UC-61 Forwarder Miss Cherrie II More Miss Cherrie II Info
This Fairchild F24R/UC-61 was built in 1946 in Hagerstown, Maryland. It has that 1930s "art deco" look because it was designed in that decade. It sports "gull" type wings, roll down windows and a simulated wood grained instrument panel. This is one classy lady of the skies!
The Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing is one of the largest and fastest-growing CAF units in the Mid-Atlantic region, and there’s always something happening in our hangar. With more than 80 active members, we’re deeply involved in maintaining and flying an impressive mix of aircraft—including our 3-ship squadron of a TBM-3E Avenger, BT-13 Valiant, and L-5 Sentinel—along with nine member-owned aircraft.
Whether you enjoy turning wrenches, flying, or simply being around World War II aviation, there’s a place for you here. As part of the national CAF 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Capital Wing offers many ways to support and participate in our mission of preserving and sharing history.
We invite you to visit us on our Open Hangar Day, the second Saturday of every month, at Culpeper Regional Airport. The hangar is generally open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and you’ll often find our aircraft out touring the region as well.
Please explore our website to learn about upcoming events and what makes the Capital Wing such a dynamic part of the CAF.
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