Living History Presentation
F6F Hellcat – A Short Life, And Violent!
Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
A $10 donation per adult is requested to attend.
The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing will be holding a presentation on the F6F Grumman “Hellcat” fighter.
F6F Hellcat – A Short Life, And Violent!
A short life and violent! The Grumman F6F Hellcat entered operational service in the Pacific Theater in early fall 1943, yet by early fall 1945, it was relegated to second-line duty. But what an impact it had in those two short years, sweeping the skies of Japanese aircraft and racking up the highest kill ratio of any WWII fighter. On Saturday, June 4th, the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport will conduct a presentation on this venerable warhorse. They’ll discuss some of the late design changes driven by early war combat lessons and look at some of the key aerial battles where the Hellcat dominated. CAF SoCal also recently flew the Hellcat across the country to an airshow just outside Atlanta, Georgia, which was chronicled, and they’ll share some of that journey’s highlights. Other iconic aircraft from World War II, most in flyable condition, will also be on display, including a Spitfire, a real Zero, and the F6F Hellcat.
Mark your calendars to enter the world of the Zero killer, the Grumman F6F Hellcat.
After the event, their docents will be available to answer questions about the exhibits and offer guided tours of their museum. Light refreshments will be available during the event. Don’t forget to ask about their Warbird Ride Program. Experience what it was like to fly in a Warbird back in the day.
About the CAF Southern California Wing:
The CAF Southern California Wing is a volunteer organization with members from many different backgrounds. The wing is dedicated to preserving the history of WWII aircraft for generations to come. This CAF location is assigned 12 authentic military aircraft that are maintained and operated by their volunteers. In addition to flying aircraft, the wing also has a wide-ranging collection of World War II artifacts displayed in a Hangar Museum. Due to COVID restrictions, their opening hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, 12 PM to 4 PM. They are closed on Monday-Thursday and some holidays. The newly expanded wing at over 55,000 square feet includes three hangar complexes to house their museum, flying aircraft, warbird restorations, and gift shop.
The CAF Southern California Wing is located at the Camarillo Airport at 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010. Their website is www.cafsocal.com, and their phone number is (805) 482-0064.
About the Commemorative Air Force:
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is the world’s largest flying military aircraft museum. For more than 60 years, the CAF has been dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition, education, and remembrance. Fulfilling its mission, the organization maintains airplanes in flying condition - take the airplanes to the people to experience firsthand the aircraft’s sight and sound in flight. The CAF is a non-profit educational association with more than 11,000 members and a fleet of 175 vintage military aircraft distributed throughout the U.S. For more information, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org.
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Living History Presentation