{"id":17099,"date":"2020-12-09T13:14:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T13:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=17099"},"modified":"2020-12-09T13:14:14","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T13:14:14","slug":"commemorative-air-force-launches-12-planes-of-christmas-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/national-news\/commemorative-air-force-launches-12-planes-of-christmas-campaign\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Commemorative Air Force Launches \u201c12 Planes of Christmas\u201d Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has launched its \u201c12\nPlanes of Christmas\u201d campaign which helps restore vintage World War II aircraft\nto flying condition. Now in its sixth year, the annual online giving campaign\nruns from December 1-31, 2020. Individuals can learn about the campaign, select\nan aircraft to support, and make a donation at www.SupportCAF.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognized as the world\u2019s largest flying museum, the\nCommemorative Air Force maintains a fleet of over 170 World War II aircraft,\nmore than 70 percent of which are airworthy. The \u201c12 Planes of Christmas\u201d\ncampaign supports the organization\u2019s efforts, and those of its volunteer\nmembers, to restore the historic warbirds in preparation for flight and tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P-40 Warhawk<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaintaining flying warbirds is one thing that sets the CAF\napart from other aviation museums,\u201d said Hank Coates, CAF president and CEO.\n\u201cBy flying these airplanes, displaying them at events, and allowing people to\nride and tour them, we preserve and honor the legacy of the people who built,\nmaintained and flew them during World War II.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, twelve aircraft from the CAF\u2019s fleet are selected\nto be featured during the \u201c12 Planes of Christmas\u201d campaign. These aircraft\nrepresent some of most important contributions to the nation\u2019s military\naviation history and restoring them provides the public with a deeper\nunderstanding of the sacrifices made for the liberties enjoyed today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft featured in this year\u2019s campaign include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P-40 Warhawk\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0C-45 Expeditor TBM Avenger\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0PT-17 Stearman (two aircraft) AT-11 Kansan\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0F8F Bearcat PT-19 Cornell (two aircraft)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 B-17 Flying Fortress\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 PBY Catalina\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Fairchild PT-23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The twelve airplanes selected for the campaign are not only\nhistorically significant; they are also chosen for their demonstrated impact in\ntheir respective communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PT-17\u00c2\u00a0Stearman<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen contributing to the 12 Planes of Christmas, donors are\ndirectly supporting the CAF in a very tangible way \u2013 helping to maintain and\nreturn aircraft to the skies., said RozeLyn Beck, CAF Chief Relationship\nOfficer. With the variety of aircraft showcased and the stories these aircraft\nrepresent, our hope is that many individuals will be inspired to contribute.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CAF does not receive government funding to restore and\npreserve these iconic aircraft. The airplanes are funded by ride revenue,\naircraft appearance fees, but mostly by generous individual and corporate\ndonations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the \u201c12 Planes of Christmas\u201d campaign, donations\ncan also be directed to the CAF\u2019s Restoration Grant Fund. Established in 2008,\nthis matching grant fund doubles individual donations, helping return aircraft\nback to the skies faster. Through this fund, the public can help create\ntributes to the famed Flying Tigers and the Women Airforce Service Pilots\n(WASP), among other efforts. Since 2008, the Restoration Grant Fund has\nsupported more than 50 aircraft across the nation, many of which have returned\nto flight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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