Houston Wing


Houston Wing was founded in June 1978 as the West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force It is a United States historical air display organization and public history education focused on vintage aircraft of military aviation mainly of World War II time period. It also has a sizable museum with a broad collection of artifacts and themed displays.

Aircraft Collection

Located at West Houston Airport since its foundation the organization occupies hangar B-5 and currently maintains a fleet of training aircraft used during World War II. They also are in process of restoring two post war aircraft, a Ryan L-17 Navion, and the nose section of an Aero L-39 Albatros. Also present is some aircraft engines on display, including one cutaway.
Current aircraft under care:
Past aircraft:
While the in hangar museum is mostly on World War II aviation there is a large number of items from ground and naval forces including from belligerent nations, plus a few items from World War I and post World War II. There is also special displays for the Women Airforce Service Pilots, life in USA during the war, and one on the history of the CAF itself. A few items can be handled and operated by visitors, including an "Gibson Girl" Emergency Survival radio.

Events

The museum is open first and third Saturday of each month and special events for any size group can be organized in advance, including school events. Annual events include a Hangar Dance, the "Warbird Weekend" WW2 themed gathering of all types of vehicles and reenactors, and major participation with the Wings Over Houston air show at Ellington Airport.