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CAF Airbase Arizona

@AZCAF

Arizona's premier military aviation museum. Exhibits, living history flights, special events and gift shop.

 Mesa, AZ
azcaf.org
Joined January 2009
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Tonight, Nov 4th, 5pm #BettyGrable model at 'Night in 40s Big Band Dance' hosted by #Fox10Phoenix's Ron Hoon, @FalconFieldAZ #MesaAZ. Sonoran Swing Orchestra, Uptown Angels. #AZ #Arizona #Gentlemen #Veterans #SwingDance #BigBand #PinUP #Scottsdale #PHX #avgeeks #Military #Tempe
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Join us tonight in #MesaAZ @FalconFieldAZ for our 1940's hanger #BigBand #Dance, Hosted by @FOX10Phoenix's @RonHoonFox10, featuring Sonoran Swing Orchestra & Uptown Angels! #AZ #Arizona #phx #Phoenix #Scottsdale #Tempe #GilbertAZ #Dancing #BallroomDance #SwingDance #LindyHop
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CAF HQ@CAF195718 Jul 2022
We DARE you to top this #MaidInTheShadeMonday shot. Go ahead. #LookUp. You never know what you'll see. 📷 Mangus Aviation #CAF1957 #AirbaseArizona #WWII #WorldWarII #Aviation #History #Heritage #Legacy #AvGeek #Warbird #Warbirds #Aircraft #AvPhotography
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CAF HQ@CAF195710 Oct 2022
It's a #MaidInTheShade kind of Monday here. What a view. 🤩 How's your day going? 📷 @kmaviation #CAF1957 #AirbaseArizona #WWII #WorldWarII #Aviation #History #Heritage #Legacy #AvGeek #Warbird #Warbirds #Aircraft #AvPhotography
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#Swing the night away in #MesaAZ! Tickets at door. Hosted by @RonHoonFox10. #Dance lessons, custom contests, and more. #BallroomDancing #Arizona
Falcon Field (@FalconFieldAZ) profile pictureFalcon Field@FalconFieldAZ2 Nov 2023
This Saturday, Nov. 4, will be a night to remember as the Sonoran Swing Orchestra and Uptown Angels set the scene for the Commemorative Air Force Museum's A Night in the ’40s Big Band Dance. Tickets are still available at azcaf.org or call (480) 924-1940
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David Hills@DavidartHills12 Aug 2023
It was a great visit to @AZCAF today. That have a wide range of static and flying aircraft. Their docents and mechanics are welcoming and full of info and stories. Definitely a must see in Mesa!
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David Hills@DavidartHills12 Aug 2023
So many eye catching exhibits, engines, fighters and you can see the airplanes being worked on. And if your lucky for a small donation sit in a cockpit or two. #avgeek @AZCAF
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David Hills@DavidartHills22 Aug 2023
A few black and white aircraft maintenance photos from a visit to @AZCAF #avgeek – at Hamilton, Ontario
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CISAASU@CISAASU16 Sep 2022
Exhibit reveal tomorrow, September 17! The Commemorative Air Museum invites you to their newest exhibit, featuring the work of CISA history interns, on a secretive American squadron in Foggia, Italy, during #WorldWarI. smithsonianmag.com/museumday… @AZCAF
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Nat Smith@bupsmith12 Sep 2022
What an amazing experience. Thank you to the @AZCAF . This is not something I’ll forget.
Front view of a ww2 b-17 bomber

ALT Front view of a ww2 b-17 bomber

View of the Golden Gate Bridge from a b-17

ALT View of the Golden Gate Bridge from a b-17

Ball turret on a b-17

ALT Ball turret on a b-17

Side view of a b-17

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Thank you @KMPHFOX26 News #Visalia #Fresno for supporting @CityofVisalia Airport hosting our B-17 Flying Fortress & B-25 Mitchel SEP 13-18th. RIDES & INFO: azcaf.org/tour/ CALL: 480-462-2992 @VisitVisalia @VisaliaBiz #AvGeeks #STEMAviation #Kids #STEM #Veterans #CA
FOX26 News (@KMPHFOX26) profile pictureFOX26 News@KMPHFOX2612 Sep 2022
The Visalia Municipal Airport welcomes a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-25 Mitchell today through Sunday. Rides are available Fri-Sun. @AZCAF kmph.com/news/local/b-17-fly…
B-17 Flying Fortress and B-25 Mitchell at Visalia Municipal Airport

B-17 Flying Fortress and B-25 Mitchell at Visalia Municipal Airport

The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey and the B-25 Mitchell Maid in the Shade will be in Visalia from Sept. 12th through Sept.18th.The B-17 Bomber is a h

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@WarbirdsNews11 Aug 2022
What does it take to operate Warbirds? It takes a village! warbirdsnews.com/warbird-art… #avgeek #aviationhistory #warbirds #volunteers – at Georgia, USA
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barb tolbert 🌻@barbtolbert16 Aug 2022
Replying to @CAFAZ
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Janice Podsada (@JanicePods) profile pictureJanice Podsada@JanicePods16 Aug 2022
‘Museum artifact’ that flies: WWII warbird lands, takes off in Arlington - heraldnet.com/news/museum-ar…
‘Museum artifact’ that flies: WWII warbird lands, takes off in Arlington - HeraldNet.com

‘Museum artifact’ that flies: WWII warbird lands, takes off in Arlington - HeraldNet.com

The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey arrived Monday morning. It’s available for tours and rides this week.

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Andrew@AKOLSTADPHOTOS13 Aug 2022
Getting ready for a ride with the #azcaf on a B-17. #AvGeek #Planespotting
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AUG 16-21: B-17 Flying Fortress 'Sentimental Journey' & B-25 Mitchell @ArlingtonWA ArlingtonSkyFest.com B-17 & B-25 Ride Booking: bit.ly/3bWSOUg AIRFEST Sponsors: @Amazon @Walmart @Boeing @AlaskaAir #PNW #Airshow #AvGeeks #STEM #Aviation #Everett #Bellingham
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Thank you @museumofflight for hosting B-17 Flying Fortress 'Sentimental Journey' She will be joined by our B-25 Mitchell in @ArlingtonWA AUG 15-21st & participating in #SkyFest & #Airport Community Fun Day. INFO: arlingtonskyfest.com #STEM #Aviation #PNW #AvGeeks #Airshow
The Museum of Flight (@museumofflight) profile pictureThe Museum of Flight@museumofflight15 Aug 2022
Sentimental Journey is about to leave Boeing Field and @museumofflight. Next stop Arlington
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Story time before the flight.
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A special guest flying onboard B-17 Sentimental Journey today from @museumofflight. Dick Nelms, 99, flew these planes in combat in WWII!
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Thank you @newsradionw's @RyanHarrisNWN. TuneIn Radio App or tell your smart speaker "play Northwest Newsradio" #News #Seattle #STEM #Aviation #Kids #Educators #PNW #AvGeeks #airshow
Ryan Harris News Radio Reporter (@RyanHarrisNews) profile pictureRyan Harris News Radio Reporter@RyanHarrisNews10 Aug 2022
LISTEN: World War Two-era bomber you can fly on coming to @MuseumOfFlight: bit.ly/B17MOF0809 @AZCAF #STEM @newsradionw #NWNews Listen live @ AM 1000, 97.7FM & 101.5FM HD2 @ NWNewsradio.com, the TuneIn Radio App or tell your smart speaker "play Northwest Newsradio"
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