About Us

Welcome to the Bomb City Squadron

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The Bomb City Squadron is the Amarillo-area chapter of the Commemorative Air Force, a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to preserving and flying the aircraft that helped shape our nation's history.

Based in Amarillo, Texas, our members share a passion for aviation, history, education, and honoring the men and women who served during World War II and other conflicts. Through community events, fly-ins, educational programs, aircraft displays, and living history experiences, we work to keep the legacy of military aviation alive for future generations.

 

Our Mission

 

The mission of the Commemorative Air Force is simple:

Educate. Inspire. Honor.

We accomplish this by preserving historic aircraft in flying condition, sharing the stories of America's Greatest Generation, and providing opportunities for people of all ages to experience aviation history firsthand.

 

What We Do

 

The Bomb City Squadron actively participates in:

• Aviation and community events throughout the Texas Panhandle

• Educational presentations and historical programs

• Veteran recognition activities

• Aircraft displays and fly-ins

• Youth aviation outreach

• Restoration and maintenance support for historic aircraft

• Recruiting and mentoring the next generation of aviation enthusiasts

Our chapter is currently working to bring a historic PT-19 primary trainer aircraft to Amarillo, creating even more opportunities for local residents to experience and support living aviation history.

 

Who Can Join?

 

You don't have to be a pilot, mechanic, or aviation expert to become a member.

Our squadron includes veterans, pilots, mechanics, educators, historians, photographers, and community members who simply enjoy being around airplanes and preserving history. Whether you want to volunteer at events, help maintain aircraft, support educational programs, or just meet like-minded people, there's a place for you in the Bomb City Squadron.

 

Why "Bomb City"?

 

Amarillo earned the nickname "Bomb City" because of its long-standing connection to the nation's defense industry and military heritage. Our squadron proudly embraces that history while honoring the aviation pioneers, veterans, and aircraft that helped defend freedom around the world.

 

Join Us

 

The Bomb City Squadron meets regularly at Tradewind Airport in Amarillo and welcomes visitors interested in learning more about the Commemorative Air Force and our local chapter.

If you're passionate about aviation, history, preserving historic aircraft, or simply want to be part of a great group of people, we'd love to meet you.

 

Help us keep history flying.