About Us

We are a group of people united by a love of aviation. Dedicated to the preservation of history, education through experience, and promoting the pursuit of STEM careers. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds. All people that want to support our mission in any way they can. There are opportunities for everyone that wants to be involved.

The Commemorative Air Force partners with various youth groups. These include the Boy and Girl Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, and local Boys and Girls Clubs. They aim to offer opportunities for children to learn science, engineering, and history. Our cadet program is for students age 13-17. It provides opportunities to high school students to get involved in aviation activities. They can attend workshops, aviation events and even obtain flight training.

NECAF’s Living History Detachment focuses on the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) in World War II. As later generations of our veterans age, we will expand to preserve their history. Soon we will be preserving aircraft from the Korean conflict and Vietnam. We will also share the stories of the men and women that flew them.

And did we mention Warbird Rides? We offer living history experiences in the most exciting way possible, to actually historic combat aircraft. A once in a lifetime experience for many, a perk of membership for others.

OUR MISSION IS…

Educate, Inspire, and Honor
To do this, we acquire, restore, and preserve historic aircraft in flying condition. These aircraft were flown by all military services of the United States and select aircraft of other nations. This is for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations of Americans.