The Wings Over
Camarillo airshow was on August 20 and 21, 2016. This is a
nice local show that is a short drive from the VG-photo
headquarters. There is always a nice mix of modern and
vintage aircraft at this show along with some home-built
aircraft. Camarillo is the home to the Southern California
Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. Along with the great
vintage warbirds from the CAF, the Planes of Fame museum
based in Chino also brings in a few aircraft from their
flying collection.
The CAF SoCal Wing
has numerous vintage warbirds that they restore and fly. A
big highlight for me, and I am sure a big group of the CAF
volunteers was the debut airshow of the North American PBJ
Mitchell, the sole surviving example of a PBJ. After 23
years of restoration work by a very dedicated crew, the PBJ
took to the skies. The CAF has also been working on a
Fairchild 24 that also flew for it's first show this year
since it's restoration.
With a nice blend
of vintage and modern aircraft, classic and modern warbirds
and a parade of cars, Camarillo is a nice day of
entertainment for the whole family.
