The PBJ-1J “Mitchell” flew into Camarillo from Midland, Texas in April, 1993. After inspection, the aircraft was put into our long restoration process, and at the conclusion this “Mitchell” is as brand-new as it was when it came off the assembly line. The B-25 Mitchell is painted in the colors of a Marine Corps PBJ-1J, named “Semper Fi”Continue reading “North American PBJ Maritime Patrol Bomber”
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Curtiss C-46-Commando
The history of the C-46F “China Doll” is typical of post-WWII surplus transport aircraft. “China Doll” was one of 234 C-46Fs built at the Curtiss plant in Buffalo NY. She rolled off the assembly line and was accepted in July 1945, with Curtiss Construction No 22486 and AAF serial No 44-78663. Records indicate that earlyContinue reading “Curtiss C-46-Commando”
Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing
The Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is nestled against the south side of the Camarillo Airport, just west of the Santa Monica Mountains in Camarillo. It’s a sprawling complex of hangars jam-packed with World War II aircraft. And they are beautiful examples of airplanes from both sides of the conflict. You’ll findContinue reading “Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing”
Marvelous Air Museums 