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The Tampa Bay Wing takes pride in its partnerships with Trig Avionics, Lakeland Linder Airport, Sun-N-Fun Aerospace Expo, SheltAir Aviation, and Double M Aviation. The support from our partners enabled the Tampa Bay Wing to manage two aircraft assignments within a year. Precious, a Fairchild PT-19, and Ike's Bird, an L-26B Aero Commander, are now housed in our hangar at Sun-N-Fun.

The Tampa Bay Wing is home to Ike's Bird, the 1955 Aero Commander L-26B, a former Air Force One for President Eisenhower.



At the Tampa Bay Wing,

The Sky is not our limit,

It is our Destination!





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The Tampa Bay Wing received official Wing status in January 2023. In May of 2024, we received our first aircraft assignment, a 1942 Fairchild PT-19 Primary Trainer. This is the aircraft that all WWII pilots trained in, including the Women's Airforce Service Pilots, WASP. Our PT-19, Precious, was stationed at Avenger Field, the WASP training base. In February 2025, we accepted our second aircraft assignment, Ike's Bird, a 1955 Aero Commander L26-B. This aircraft has had the call sign Air Force One. Two aircraft assignments in less than two years is quite the accomplishment. In 2024, the Tampa Bay Wing was the fastest-growing Unit in the CAF, 49%. Come join us and preserve aviation history.

HomePoker Run 2023

 

Commemorative Air Force-Tampa Bay Wing 1st Annual Poker Run is in the books.  

The CAF-Tampa Bay Wing wants to thank our great partners in have a successful 1st Annual Poker Run. Thank you for your support of the Poker Run and your continued support of our Wing.
Lakeland Linder Airport
Sun-n-Fun Aerospace Expo
Sheltair Aviation 
Double M Aviation

The 1st Annual Poker Run was a great success.  We want to thank the 24 pilots and crews that participated.  You participation helps bring our Wing closer to our first aircraft assignment form CAF-Headquarters.

All prizes should either be mailed out by Tuesday or delivered for participants in the Tampa area. 


1st Annual CAF-Tampa Bay Wing Poker Run Winners:
1. Concorde Battery Certificate for a 24 or 12 Volt Battery: Tony Coombs
2. AeroLEDs SunSpot Landing light: Ray Delong

3. Tempest Aero Complete set of Massive Spark Plug for 4 or 6-cylinder engine: Lynn Wiles
4. ICom A25C Sport Handheld radio: Sally Frakes
5. Flying Eyes Optic Sunglasses: Terry Freeman
6. John's 360 ProBundle Aircraft Cleaning Material: Michael Paramore

7. Bruce's Aircraft Covers Gift Certificate: Victor Popiol

8. X-naut iPad cooling pad: Rich Scilex

9.  McFarlane Aircraft Products Gift Certificate $175: Tony Gee
10. McFarlane Aircraft Products Gift Certificate $100: Garrett Sutton
11. McFarlane Aircraft Products Gift Certificate $100: Todd Stovall

12. Aeroshell Oil W100Plus 1-6 Quart Case: Naomi Morffi
13. Aeroshell Oil W100Plus 1-6 Quart Case: Ben Mack-Laplant
14. Aeroshell Oil W100Plus 1-6 Quart Case: Dan Crews
15. Aeroshell Oil W100Plus 1-6 Quart Case: Hilton Have

16. Sheltair $75 Gift Card: Brad Hearn
17. Aeroshell Vintage Metal outside 6-pack cooler: Quentin Russ

18. Aeroshell Oil Vintage Chairs 2 sets of 2 chairs: Caleb McDow

19. Aeroshell Oil Vintage Chairs 2 sets of 2 chairs: Michael Roselli