Airbase Georgia Open House Nov. 8 to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of WWII’s End

The sounds and sights of WWII will mark Veterans Day and the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia Museum on Saturday, Nov. 8. The final Airbase Georgia Open House of the year will run from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Airbase hangar, 1200 Echo Ct., Peachtree City, adjacent to the Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field. The event is free and open to the public.

Visitors will experience living history displays and presentations. Attendees also will have a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes in the restoration hangar, where Airbase Georgia volunteers are restoring both an N2S Stearman biplane and a rare P-47N Thunderbolt fighter.

Living History Flight Experiences will be available in the Airbase’s meticulously restored WWII aircraft, including the iconic P-51 Mustang, the rare SBD Dauntless dive bomber, the nimble LT-6 Mosquito, the T-34 Mentor, and a PT-19 Cornell, which trained many of the famed Tuskegee Airmen.

“Our open house is one of the best ways we can connect the public to the incredible stories of sacrifice and service from World War II,” said Airbase Leader Joel Perkins. “Through events like this, we honor the Greatest Generation by educating the public and inspiring youth.”

The open house will feature re-enactors, guided tours of the hangar and restoration shop, historical demonstrations, and opportunities to purchase memorabilia at the PX. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

About the CAF Airbase Georgia

CAF Airbase Georgia, based in Peachtree City, Ga., was founded in 1987. The Airbase is one of the largest units of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and one of the largest WWII flying museums in the Southeast. The group maintains and flies seven vintage military aircraft including a P-51 Mustang, an FG-1D Corsair, an SBD Dauntless, an LT-6 Mosquito, a P-63A Kingcobra, a PT-19 Cornell and a T-34 Mentor. Under restoration are an N2S Stearman and P-47 Thunderbolt. The Airbase, composed of more than 300 volunteer members, is a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail launched in 2021. The Airbase is part of the CAF, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that relies on contributions of time and funds to conduct its mission. For more information, go to https://airbasegeorgia.org/.