4th Annual Indianapolis

CAF Warbird Expo '16

Honor    -    Remember    -    Inspire
The 4th Annual Warbird Expo 2016 is a two day event filled with Living History, Honor, and Fun for the entire family.  Friday June 17th kicks the weekend off with Aviation Youth Camps, WWII Aircraft Ride Opportunities, and our Evening Hops-N-Props event.  Saturday June 18th is a full day packed with our Honoring Veterans Celebration, Fly Zone Kid Activities, WWII Warbird Rides, Warbird Aerial Reviews, Various Speakers and Aviation Forums, Plane-Pull and much more.  

​The primary goals of the 2016 Warbird Expo are to:

· Gather and Honor veterans 
· Showcase Warbirds and American military aviation heritage
· Introduce individuals and youth to all aspects of aviation

 Schedule of Events

All times are subject to change
Friday, June 17th
  • 8 AM - 4PM Youth Camps- Boy Scouts of America, CAP, and Indiana Universities
  • 8 AM - 12 PM Media Opportunities with WWII Veterans, Reenactors and Media Flights
  • 12PM - 1PM Careers in Aviation--Lunch with an Aviator
  • 1 PM - 6 PM Public Rides Available
  • 6 PM - 9PM Hops-n-props Evening Fundraiser

Saturday June 18th
  • 9 AM gates open to general public.  
  • 9 AM - 10 AM Veterans Registration for the Veterans Celebration & 'Thank You" Luncheon
  • 9 AM - 5 PM Educational activities open
  • 9 AM – 10 AM GA rides and Warbird rides given by CAF and FBO 
  • 10 AM – 11 AM Veterans Celebration—Keynote Speaker: (Ret.) Major General William Grimsley
  • 11 AM – 12 PM Warbird Review-Formation Flights and Fly-bys
  • 12 PM - 2 PM Veterans 'Thank You' Luncheon
  • 12 PM - 5 PM Various Hangar Forums
  • 12 PM - 4 PM Plane Pull Competition
  • 12 PM - 5 PM GA rides and Warbird rides 
  • 3 PM - 4 PM Warbird Review II-Formation Flights and Fly-bys
  • 5 PM - 6 PM GA rides and Warbird rides-Optional

2016 Attractions:
  • CAF Red Tail Squadron P-51 & Educational Trailer 
  • CAF B-25 & TBM
  • Approx. 8+ aircraft Ride Opportunities—Downtown Flightpath 
  • Col. Charles McGee, WWII Tuskegee Pilot
  • Many Notable Speakers (For Complete list click HERE)
  • Charity Plane Pull
  • CAF Hops-n-Props
  • CAF Fly-Zone (Kids Only)
All Parking to be held onsite—Approx. 4,000 spaces
Charging per car-$23 advance, $25 day of, $28 advance guaranteed.


The mission of the CAF Red Tail Squadron is to educate audiences across the country about the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel – so their strength of character, courage and ability to triumph over adversity may serve as a means to inspire others to RISE ABOVE obstacles in their own lives and achieve their goals.
Fly Zone will be open to kids of all ages Saturday June 18, 2016 9AM-6PM.  Free with admission.  Children will have multiple hands on experiences to inspire and introduce them to the various opportunities in aviation and aerospace.  ​​
Charity event to raise funds for Indy Honor Flight.
Gather the office or family together to pull a plane to support Hoosier veterans.  This fun event is sure to be memorable.  Stay tuned for registration details.

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