The Commemorative Air Force Dixie WIng

Dixie Wing
Commemorative Air Force
At Falcon Field
Peachtree City, GA
678-364-1110
airshows@dixiewing.org
www.dixiewing.org
www.commemorativeairforce.org
DIXIE WING
THE FORMULA FOR AIRSHOW EXCITEMENT AND PROFITS
CAF DIXIE WING AIRCRAFT + RIDE PRE-SALES = EXCITEMENT + PROFITS
When you select any of the CAF DIXIE WING aircraft for your event, their unique
image and sounds always brings a crowd. In addition, your event can increase
profits by pre-selling rides on these aircraft.
CAF DIXIE WING AIRCRAFT AVAILABLE FOR RIDES
¾ SBD “Dauntless” dive bomber – Hero Of The Battle Of Midway
¾ Royal Air Force “Expeditor” - Light transport w/ RAF Paint Scheme
¾ P-51 “Red Nose”—the most popular fighter of WWII
For Event Booking And Ride Program Info Contact:
Col Kevin Korterud
airshows@dixiewing.org
404-668-3901
WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
CAF - DIXIE WING • AT FALCON FIELD • 1200 ECHO CT.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 • TEL: (678)364-1110 • WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
Dixie Wing
Warbirds Available for Airshows
1. Douglas SBD-5 “Dauntless”
US Navy dive-bomber. This is the plane that won the Battle of Midway.
Only 3 are still flying today, this being the only SBD based in the Eastern
US. Restoration completed in 1999, totally authentic including 100 & 500
lb bombs & 30 cal rear guns. Rides available.
2. North American P-51 “Mustang”
The most popular fighter in WWII. This ship is silver with “red nose,”
WWII-era unit markings.
Restoration completed in 1993, perfect condition
inside and out. Aerobatic routine available. Rides available.
3. Royal Air Force “Expeditor”
The only Expeditor painted in authentic Royal Air Force “green & brown on
yellow” scheme w/ D-Day invasion stripes. This aircraft is open to public
for cockpit and cabin tours. Rides available.
4. Mitsubishi A6M “Zero”
The premier Japanese fighter plane used throughout the war. Very few
original A6Ms exist today - this is a replica built by 20th Century Fox for
the movie “Tora! Tora! Tora!”
5. Nakajima B5N “Kate”
Japanese torpedo bomber used at Pearl Harbor. No original B5Ns are known
to exist today - this rare replica w/ torpedo was built by 20th Century Fox
for the movie “Tora! Tora! Tora!”
6. Canadian Car and Foundry “Harvard Mark IV”
Advanced trainer in Royal Canadian Air Force colors. Delivered in 1952, it
is the same basic airframe as the AT-6 but with special mods for Canadian
service. Formation qualified. Press rides available.
7. North American SNJ
US Navy Gunnery Trainer. This ship recently underwent partial restoration,
now back in service sporting classic Navy blue-on-white colors. Formation
qualified. Rides Available.
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Notes
PX SALES – Dixie Wing sells T-shirts, hats, dogtags, etc. A discount on
aircraft fee is sometimes available if PX can go to show.
FUEL/OIL -all aircraft need fuel/oil top-off on arrival & after show.
HOTELS/CARS – Crew requirements are one hotel room per engine, unless
otherwise noted. 1 car per 2 aircraft is desired.
PRICING of AIRCRAFT – is a function of rarity of airplane, operating cost,
and distance from base to Airshow. Package deals are cheaper.
Dixie Wing, Commemorative Air Force is a non-profit organization dedicated
to “keep ‘em flying”.
CAF - Dixie Wing, at Falcon Field
1200 Echo Ct., Peachtree City, GA 30269
678-364-1110, www.dixiewing.org
Airshow
Themes and
Packages
DIXIE WING
RELIVE THE EXCITEMENT OF THE FIRST AIR BATTLE
OVER PEARL HARBOR
The CAF DIXIE WING offers an air display that relives the first air battle over Pearl
Harbor. See a returning SBD Dauntless arrive overhead Pearl Harbor while an
attack is underway by a Kate Torpedo Bomber and Zero Fighter. An exciting air
display filled with combat scenes and smoke.
SBD “Dauntless” dive bomber – Hero Of The Battle Of Midway
Kate Torpedo Bomber – Japanese Pearl Harbor Attack Aircraft w/smoke kit
Zero Fighter – Pride Of The Japanese Air Force w/smoke kit
Aircraft are also available individually to be combined with other air displays.
For Event Booking Info Regarding Our Ride Program Info Contact:
Col. Kevin Korterud
airshows@dixiewing.org
678 641 8009
WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
CAF - DIXIE WING • AT FALCON FIELD • 1200 ECHO CT.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 • TEL: (678)364-1110 • WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
DIXIE WING
D-DAY: THE DAY AFTER
The CAF DIXIE WING offers an air display that recreates an air battle over
the Normandy beaches the day after the invasion. See a Royal Air Force
Expeditor Transport come under attack by marauding Focke Wulf fighters.
Will a passing USAF P-51 Mustang be able to save the day? An exciting
air display filled with combat scenes and smoke.
Royal Air Force “Expeditor” - Light transport w/ RAF Paint Scheme
P-51 “Red Nose”—the most popular fighter of WWII
FW-149 Focke Wulf Fighter – 2 are available w/smoke kit
Aircraft are also available individually to be combined with other air displays
For Event Booking Info Regarding Our Ride Program Info
Contact:
Col. Kevin Korterud
airshows@dixiewing.org
770 798 9141
WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
CAF - DIXIE WING • AT FALCON FIELD • 1200 ECHO CT.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 • TEL: (678)364-1110 • WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
DIXIE WING
THE HARDEST JOB IN THE WORLD: MAKING A PILOT
The CAF DIXIE WING offers an air display around the toughest job in the world:
making a WWII pilot. See a progression of WWII training aircraft try and turn a new
recruit into a WWII fighter pilot. Will he wash out or make the grade? Their unique
image and sounds always brings a crowd.
SNJ – Gunnery Trainer in Navy blue and white combat paint scheme
Harvard – Standard trainer for the RAF/RCAF – camouflage paint scheme
PT-26 Trainer – The first airplane many WWII pilots flew
Aircraft are also available individually to be combined with other air displays.
For Event Booking And Ride Program Info Contact:
Col. Kevin Korterud
airshows@dixiewing.org
770 798 9141
WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
CAF - DIXIE WING • AT FALCON FIELD • 1200 ECHO CT.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 • TEL: (678)364-1110 • WWW.DIXIEWING.ORG
Now Available!
P-51 Mustang
“Red Nose”
The Premier Fighter of WWII!
Brief Facts & Figures:
• Paint scheme is authentic WWII-era, with D-day invasion stripes
• Top speed: 421 mph, armed with 6-50 caliber machine guns—one of the
most lethal fighters of WWII
• This ship was restored to “like new” condition in 1993
• Converted to the two seat configuration—rides available
• Aerobatic routine available upon request
• This ship is based in Peachtree City, GA and is available for shows from
the Southeast to Midwest
• This airplane is a crowd favorite!
Contact:
Dixie Wing, Commemorative Air Force
airshows@dixiewing.org
see more at: www.dixiewing.org
Douglas SBD-5 “Dauntless”
Star of the Battle of Midway
Facts & Figures:
• The SBD was developed before World War II by Northrop Corporation
• On that day of infamy in the skies over Pearl Harbor, an SBD was the
first American combat aircraft to shoot down a Japanese Zero fighter
• It was instrumental in turning the tide of war at the Battle of Midway on
June 4, 1942, by sinking or crippling four Japanese aircraft carriers
• The only U.S. combat aircraft to fight from the beginning to end of war
• Considered the most destructive air weapon of the Navy, the SBD sank
over 300,000 tons of enemy ships
This SBD-5
• Only 3 flying today, comes complete with all original armament,
bombs, equipment, rear gunner’s turret, radio set
• Underwent complete restoration to flying status in 1999
• SBD-5 configuration and color
scheme is that used at the time of
the Battle of the Marianas, or “The
Marianas Turkey Shoot.”
• Available for airshows throughout
the Southeast and Midwest
• Rides available!
Royal Air Force “Expeditor”
Facts & Figures
• The Beechcraft model 18 series was introduced in 1937 for $37,000.00
• One of the most versatile training aircraft ever to fly
• Also used for light cargo transport and general transportation duties, among
which VIP transport was high on the list
About this Expeditor
• This aircraft is painted in RAF camouflage air transport color scheme with
invasion “D-Day” stripes. The colors were selected from matched paint
chips and are authentic right down to the numbers on the side, which were
on the aircraft that Col Vic Hewes flew in service of the RAF in WWII.
• We believe this is the only C-45 Expeditor painted this way.
• The “Bucket of Bolts,” as it is affectionately called, is available for shows
throughout the Southeast and
Midwest
• Open to public for cockpit tours!
• Rides available!
Mitsubishi A6M
“Zero”
The Mainstay Japanese Fighter of WWII
Brief Facts & Figures:
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Paint scheme is authentic WWII-era
The most lethal Japanese fighter of WWII, used by both Army and Navy
This ship is a replica built by 20th Century Fox for the film “Tora! Tora!
Tora!”
• This ship is based in Peachtree City, GA and is available for shows from
the Southeast to Midwest
• This airplane is a crowd favorite!
Contact:
Dixie Wing, Commemorative Air Force
airshows@dixiewing.org
see more at: www.dixiewing.org
Japanese B5N “Kate”
Facts & Figures
• The Nakajima B5N was a Japanese carrier-based attack aircraft known to
the allies as “Kate”, a key aircraft used in the attack on Pearl Harbor
• “Kates” eliminated the carriers USS Hornet, Lexington, and Yorktown.
An attack by “Kates” was an eyeball-to-eyeball experience where highly
trained Japanese pilots and allied anti-aircraft gunners confronted each
other in a very personal way as the aircraft rushed at its target, hitting
with considerable accuracy.
• More than 1,200 “Kates” were built before and during WWII. None are
known to exist today.
About this Kate
• This is one of five surviving B5N
Kate replicas manufactured by
20th Century Fox for the movie
Tora! Tora! Tora!
• This aircraft is painted as ship
BII-310, a group leader from the
carrier Hiryu. Ship BII-310 was
one of the aircraft involved in
attacks on the USS California at
Pearl Harbor Dec. 7th, 1941.
Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard Mk IV
The Harvard Mark IV was the Royal Canadian Air Force’s mainstay advanced
trainer during the World War II time period. It is the same basic airframe as
the US Army Air Corps AT-6 and the US Navy SNJ. The main external
difference between the Harvard and the AT-6 is the long exhaust stack down
the aircraft’s right side, which shrouds the heater for Canadian winters. Also,
the Mark IV was produced without gear doors. There are other slight
differences in the canopy, cockpit layout, and instrumentation.
This aircraft was built under license by the Canadian Car and Foundry
Company and was received by the Royal Canadian Air Force on 9 September
1952. The paint scheme represents that applied to training and administrative
aircraft in Britain during World War II.
The paint scheme is a distinctive and
eye-catching green/tan camouflage with
yellow trim. This airplane is owned and
piloted by John “Skipper” Hyle and his
wife, Susan “Doc” Northrup. Skipper is
formation qualified.
North American Aviation SNJ
The SNJ was the Navy's advanced trainer from 1936 through the forties and its
primary trainer during much of the fifties. The SNJ is considered to be the most
successful training aircraft ever produced. The SNJ represented a transition from the
slower, less complex trainers to a high performance type that would prepare student
aviators for the more advanced fleet aircraft. It was not only heavier and larger than
these predecessors, but also incorporated retractable landing gear. Later versions
were also fitted with arresting hooks as well as more powerful electrical systems to
accommodate instrument training requirements. In addition to its training role, the
SNJs were used as command and staff transports and played an important role in the
development of the modern aircraft carrier.
This aircraft recently underwent major
restoration. This aircraft is as a gunnery
trainer and is painted in the Navy’s
classic dark on light blue paint scheme
used by combat aircraft. It has a .30 cal
gun in the cowl, one on the wing, and
provisions for another .30 cal gun for a
rear gunner. This airplane is owned and
piloted by Jim Buckley and John Currenti
of the Dixie Wing. Rides available.
WWII Encampment Display with Jeep & PX
The WW II Encampment: The Dixie Wing offers a simulated WW II encampment
and post exchange (PX). This display includes authentic WW II field gear,
grenades/rifles (inoperative), and a WW II jeep with 30 cal machine gun.
The PX: The Dixie Wing PX is designed to be a complimentary part of our overall
airplane display package. The PX caries SBD, Kate, C-45, PT-26, SNJ, and
Harvard merchandise. Other merchandise typically sold at the PX includes: shirts,
hats, flight suits, patches, dog tags (a crowd favorite), toys, books, etc.
The Jeep: Our WW II encampment / PX can also include a US Army Jeep complete
with pedestal-mounted 30 cal machine gun. This jeep is painted identically to one
used by the 355th fighter squadron in the Pacific theater during WW II. Note that
the jeep display is available only for those airshows located within 150 miles of
Falcon Field, Peachtree City, GA.