Our Story
The Big Easy Wing is a newly formed organization officially designated on Friday, April 28, 2017 by the Commemorative Air Force, Head Quarters in Dallas, TX. We are dedicated to acquiring, restoring and preserving WWII Warbirds to flying conditions. We are dedicated to working toward accomplishing that goal. This is our formative year. We are working hard at fundraising so that we can bring a plane to New Orleans Lakefront airport.
Membership–Becoming a member of the Big Easy Wing puts you where the action is- close to the aircraft, maintaining the aircraft and educating the public. Various skills are needed. We need YOU! To join our Wing, you must belong to the CAF. Visit their website to join. Also, be sure to complete the Big Easy Wing application. At this time, we have 3 level of membership for 2018: full membership, active military membership, and cadet membership (a student between the age of 13-23.) You can mail the application to the address listed on the application or email it to [email protected]. Also, you can complete the Hold Harmless Form and bring it to a meeting or email it to Robert Claypool– [email protected]
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Meet the 2024 Team —Wing Leader Colonel Harold Buchler
Kris Caldwell (Mike Scott)–Operation Officer Terry Clausing-Maintenance Officer
Robert Claypool–Executive Officer James Mykris–Finance Officer
Shirley Colomb–Adjutant Officer Jim Buchler(Roger Jeffrey)–Educational Officer
Shirley Colomb–Development
Richard Wood–Safety Officer
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Our Vision
Our vision is to acquire, restore, and preserve WWII warbirds to flying conditions. Having warbirds located here in the area will give our community the opportunity to explore, enjoy and learn about the role these historical aircraft served in WWII. This ties to the Commemorative Air Force mission which is: “education, such that generations of Americans will value and support the contributions of military aviation in assuring our nation’s freedom.” By bringing a Wing to New Orleans area, we will expand on the CAF mission.
The Big Easy Wing will work to refurbish, educate and acknowledge the service that these warbirds served in the success of preserving our democracy by following the CAF objectives. CAF is a 60 years old organization.
Our unit leader and his team are diligently working to acquire an aircraft that will be based at Lakefront airport and/or Hammond Airport.
Next Steps…
Be a volunteer, be a sponsor or a contributor
Or help us raise funds by booking a flight–coming soon.