Our Story
The Big Easy Wing is a nnonprofit 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. Since our formative year we have made an impact on our community by offering ride opportunities, educational events, educational classes and community activies.
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 shirleycol05@outlook.com. Also, you can complete the Hold Harmless Form and bring it to a meeting or email it to Robert Claypool– rclaypool@computercc.com
Become a member by clicking on JOIN US
Meet the 2026 Team —Wing Leader Colonel Bill Triay
Kris Caldwell —Operation Officer Terry Clausing-Maintenance Officer
Harvey Burns–Executive Officer James Mykris–Finance Officer
Shirley Colomb–Adjutant Officer Roger Jeffrey–Educational Officer
Shirley Colomb–Development
Richard Wood–Safety Officer
Click on JOIN US to become a member, to make a donation, to purchase an item.
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.
Support Us…
Be a volunteer
Be a sponsor of an event
Help us raise funds by booking a flight