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The So Cal Wing mission is to honor American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition, & remembrance. It was established in 1981, is one of the largest units in the CAF with 12 aircraft on display.
During World War II, American manufacturers produced massive amounts of material and supplies for the U.S. military and our allies. The Lionel toy train company started producing items for warships. Ford Motor Company produced B-24 bombers. Packard built Merlin engines. On Saturday November 8th the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport conducted a presentation on American mass production in support of the war effort, focusing on building and staffing the massive factories that would produce war-winning equipment. Presentation Nov 8th 2025 - Mass Production - CAF SoCal
Comprised of two fifteen thousand sq. ft. hangars and a newer 32,800 sq. ft. hangar serve as a Museum, Maintenance, and Restoration Hangar.
CAF – Southern California Wing has a special program to introduce the public to the thrilling realm of experiencing flight in an authentic warbird! WarBird Ride Program - CAF SoCal Ride program participants must be 12 years of age or over and physically able to board and dismount the aircraft safely.
The Museum Hangar contains some of the many artifacts that are currently on display as well as a gift shop. It also houses some of the aircraft that are not away on a mission or undergoing maintenance. For safety reasons the maintenance hangar is not available for a walk-through, however visitors can observe any work in progress from behind a yellow safety chain.
The hangars are also available for rental and are often engaged for events requiring a large space or a warbird themed setting. For details visit our hangar events page.
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