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Causes: Arts & Culture, Museums
Mission: To acquire, restore, maintain, and operate a collection of world war ii aircraft for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Programs: Airshows are premiere aviation events where warbirds (aircraft)gather to reenact historic battles. Additional attractions ofthese shows include; junior aces kids tent (providing games, arts& crafts and other fun activities for children), famed ghostsquadron aircraft displays, special shows for special people onfridays, preceding the regular event, that otherwise might not beable to attend and numerous flying performing acts such aswingwalking and aerobatics.
membership dues & anuac fees: membership dues are established &collected to cover normal operating expenses of individual units. Membership fees include monthly or quarterly subscriptions to thecaf's magazine, "dispatch. " members receive free admission to themuseums and exhibits and other benefits such as opportunities tofly in caf aircraft and gift shop discounts. Each unit is alsosubject to annual anuac fees (annual administrative charges) toassist in the operation of the national headquarters. National &local membership fees are set & collected by each unit and thenational headquarters, based on their operational needs. Annualanuac fees may vary from year to year.
museum admissions for the caf are for monies collected byindividual units, located throughout the united states, for entryinto their facilities. Facilities are opened to visitors,tourists, school groups, etc. To view the aircraft and educationalexhibits within the facilities.