Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing

06/28/2026

This Saturday, Riverside Airport is the place to be!

Join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash. A free July 4th celebration packed with historic aircraft, WWII airplane rides, classic cars, kids activities, WWII displays, and a patriotic skydiver jump you won’t want to miss.

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come spend the day surrounded by real American history, vintage airplanes, and July 4th fun.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
9 AM – 3 PM
Riverside Municipal Airport

Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing.

Come celebrate with us, it’s going to be a great day at the airport!
www.inlandempirecaf.com

https://inlandempirecaf.com/americas-250th-birthday-bash-at-riverside-municipal-airport

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force hosts America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport.

06/23/2026

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Historic WWII Aircraft, Veterans, and Families to Gather in Riverside for America’s 250th Birthday Bash Free July 4th event at Riverside Municipal Airport will bring history to life with warbirds, skydivers, classic cars, WWII displays, youth activities, and veteran recognition

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (June 2026) — As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is inviting the community to experience history up close at America’s 250th Birthday Bash, a free family-friendly July 4th celebration at Riverside Municipal Airport.

The event will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and will feature historic WWII aircraft, classic cars, WWII vehicles and displays, reenactors, youth aviation activities, food trucks, live 1940s-era music, and a patriotic skydiver flag jump from the Wing’s historic C-53 “D-Day Doll.”

For many families, the event will be more than a Fourth of July outing. It will be a chance for children to stand beside the aircraft, vehicles, uniforms, and stories that connect directly to the men and women who served our country.

“This is the kind of history you can see, hear, and feel,” said Gary Stark, Wing Leader of the Inland Empire Wing. “When a child walks up to a WWII aircraft, talks to a pilot, meets a reenactor, or hears the sound of a radial engine, history becomes real. That is how we honor the past and inspire the next generation.”

The centerpiece of the day will be a patriotic ceremony and skydiver flag jump. Skydivers are scheduled to jump from the D-Day Doll carrying the American flag and POW/MIA flag, followed by the National Anthem as the flags descend under canopy.

Event highlights include:

Historic aircraft and static aircraft displays (WWII aircraft rides available for purchase)

Classic car show, WWII vehicles, reenactors, and living history displays

Skydiver flag jump with the American flag and POW/MIA flag during the National Anthem

Civil Air Patrol cadets and Kids Aviation Passport activities (flight simulator, paper airplane challenge)

Live music from D-Day Doll & The Pistons, a 1940s-era swing band

Food trucks and museum access

Admission to the event is completely free.

Event Details

What: America’s 250th Birthday Bash

When: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Where: Riverside Municipal Airport 6936 Flight Rd. Riverside (Inland Empire Wing Hangar)

Admission: Free

Website: www.inlandempirecaf.com

Guests are welcome to bring folding chairs, umbrellas, and sunscreen. Coolers, smoking, and va**ng are strictly prohibited on the airport ramp.

About the Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force The Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is a 501(c)3 non profit based at Riverside Municipal Airport and is dedicated to honoring veterans, preserving historic aircraft, and educating the public through living history. The Wing’s mission is to Honor, Inspire, and Educate by keeping history alive for future generations.

Media Contact Gary Stark, Wing Leader Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force Phone: 714-451-2061 Email: [email protected] Website: www.inlandempirecaf.com

06/14/2026

WARBIRD PILOTS & AIRCRAFT OWNERS — DISPLAY YOUR AIRPLANE

The Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is inviting warbird pilots, vintage aircraft owners, and historic aircraft operators to join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

This will be a free, family-friendly community event celebrating America’s 250th birthday with historic aircraft, classic cars, WWII displays, skydivers, kids’ activities, airplane rides, food, music, and a patriotic airport atmosphere.

We would be honored to have additional vintage, military, and historic aircraft on static display to help make this event even more meaningful for the community.

Event highlights include:

Static aircraft displays
WWII airplane rides available
Classic car show
Skydivers parachute jump
Historic WWII and military displays
Kids’ activities and family fun
Riverside Airport Café open for breakfast and lunch
DJ and beer garden at the RAC
Best of Show voting

We are also planning a Best of Show Contest, where attendees will vote for their favorite car or aircraft. The Best of Show winner will receive a free T-6 Texan flight.

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 9 AM–3 PM
Location: Riverside Municipal Airport
Admission: Free • Family-Friendly • Open to the Public

This is a great opportunity to share your aircraft with the public, inspire future generations, honor our nation’s history, and be part of a special America 250 celebration.

More event information:
https://inlandempirecaf.com/americas-250th-birthday-bash-at-riverside-municipal-airport/

Interested in displaying an aircraft? Please contact:
[email protected]

Presented by the Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force
Honor • Inspire • Educate

06/13/2026

CLASSIC CARS WANTED — JULY 4TH CAR SHOW AT RIVERSIDE AIRPORT!

Car clubs, hot rods, classics, muscle cars, vintage vehicles, military vehicles, and patriotic cruisers Please join us for America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

This is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating America’s 250th birthday with historic aircraft, WWII displays, skydivers, kids’ activities, airplane rides, food, music, and a classic car show.

Best of Show Contest
Attendees will vote for their favorite car, military vehicle, and airplane, and the Best of Show winners will receive a FREE flight in our T-6 Texan!

Event Details:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
9 AM–3 PM
Riverside Municipal Airport
Free Event • Open to the Public • Family-Friendly

Come park your car alongside historic aircraft and be part of a patriotic airport celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday. This will be a great photo opportunity and a fun way to share your vehicle with the community.

More info and to register your Car (FREE)
https://inlandempirecaf.com/americas-250th-birthday-bash-at-riverside-municipal-airport/

Presented by the Inland Empire Wing, Commemorative Air Force
Honor • Inspire • Educate

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force hosts America’s 250th Birthday Bash at Riverside Municipal Airport.

03/30/2026

One of the Last Surviving D-Day Troop Transports. This plane carried 101st Airborne Troops behind enemy lines to support the D-Day Invasion that helped Liberate Europe. Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing keeps her flying and sometimes offers rides to public.

03/30/2026

We are raising $2,000 to purchase and install a new 98–100 inch flat panel display for the Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing museum and meeting space.

This new display will replace our current 10+ year-old projector, which has become dim, outdated, and difficult to use effectively. Right now, using the projector requires us to pull down the projector screen and often turn off the lights just to see the image clearly. That makes it less practical during normal museum hours and less effective for visitors and presentations.

A bright, vibrant flat panel display will be a major improvement because it can be used quickly and easily during museum hours without darkening the room. It will allow us to present content in a way that is brighter, clearer, and much more engaging.

The new display will be used for:

Educational videos for visitors and tour groups
Historic slideshows and aviation content during museum hours
Presentations and guest speaker programs during our dinner meetings
Special events, community outreach, and commemorative programs
This is a much-needed upgrade that will help us better share the stories of the aircraft, veterans, and history we work to preserve.

With your support, we can replace our aging projector with a modern display that is easier to use, more visible in normal lighting, and far more effective for education and public engagement.

Thank you for helping us improve the museum experience and continue our mission to honor, inspire, and educate.

01/19/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://tix.wingstrackswheels.com
The Planes of Fame Air Museum is proud to announce the return of our popular event: Wings, Tracks, and Wheels on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, here at Chino Airport, CA! Here is the poster for our 2026 event, which will be bigger than ever. Two full days of historic military vehicles, warbird flight demos, food trucks, interactive experiences, live entertainment, FREE fun and games, a massive reenactor encampment, WW2 Tank demo, airplane rides, RC tanks, and so much more! So keep those calendars marked for May 2-3 for this incredible event!