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Commemorative Air Force

The Commemorative Air Force preserves and showcases vintage military aircraft, offering educational experiences and community events to honor aviation history and support the restoration of historic planes for future generations.

Join us for an unforgettable evening inside an active historic aircraft hangar!&nbsp; The Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron is opening up our hangar to host our second Hangar Swing Dance. Whether you&#39;re an experienced dancer or have never tried swing before, 85 years old or 15 years old, everyone is welcome. The evening begins with a beginner-friendly Lindy Hop lesson taught by Tiffany Alm from Yaples Ballroom, followed by social dancing. Enjoy food trucks, drinks, raffle prizes, aircraft displays, and the unique atmosphere of the Reno-Stead Airport. This dance is our evening celebration of the Reno-Stead Community Airport Day, making it the perfect way to cap off a fun day at the airport. To make the night even more memorable, you can add a flight experience in our beautifully maintained 1957 L-19 Birddog, a historic military observation aircraft that served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After your purchase, one of our pilots will reach out to you directly to schedule your flight. You can also email us with questions at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:cafhighsierrasquadron@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">cafhighsierrasquadron@gmail.com</a>. Come dressed up in a Vietnam War Era costume and get 1 free raffle ticket.&nbsp; All proceeds support the Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron&#39;s mission of preserving historic aircraft while inspiring future generations through youth aviation education, mechanic training, community events, and veteran outreach. Please arrive plenty early to navigate the airport. We recommend arriving at 5:30 for the dance lesson. Parking is free, and we will have volunteers directing parking. We are excited to have you there with us!

Reno-Stead Community Airport Day Hangar Swing Dance

Join the Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron in bringing aviation history to life at our Stead Airport Community Day and Vietnam War Era Hangar Swing Dance. This full-day community celebration will bring together historic aircraft, aviation organizations, veterans, first responders, military representatives, local businesses, families, and aviation enthusiasts for an unforgettable day at Reno-Stead Airport.The afternoon Airport Community Day will feature historic aircraft and static displays, aircraft rides, a fly-in, CAF open house, community organizations, vendors, food trucks, live music, military and first responder displays, family activities, and more. As the sun goes down, the celebration will continue inside the hangar with a beginner swing dance lesson followed by an evening social dance inspired by the music and spirit of the Vietnam War era to honor our living and passed veterans. The Commemorative Air Force is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and honoring through the preservation and flight of historic military aircraft. Here in Northern Nevada, the High Sierra Squadron works to keep aviation history alive and accessible by giving the public opportunities to see, hear, learn about, and even fly in these remarkable aircraft. Your sponsorship support helps us host a welcoming community event, bring aviation education to the public, preserve and operate historic aircraft, and create meaningful connections between generations. It also gives your business a unique opportunity to support veterans, aviation education, historic preservation, and the Northern Nevada community. You will be helping us create these experiences: a child seeing an aircraft up close for the first time, a veteran sharing a story with a younger generation, a passenger experiencing history from the cockpit of a real warbird, and a community gathering together in an active aircraft hangar for an evening of music and dancing. We invite your business to become part of this special day and help the High Sierra Squadron continue its mission to Educate, Honor, Inspire, and Preserve.

Sponsor the Reno-Stead Community Airport Day + Vietnam War Era Hangar Swing Dance

Help us return our N3N to the sky by joining us for a Paint and Sip fundraiser evening in the hangar. Our classic Navy trainer carried generations of pilots; now it needs you to capture its beauty on a canvas, and in doing so, raise the funds needed to buy it a new engine. Local artist and HSS Development Officer Blair Latos will teach you how to paint the iconic &ldquo;Yellow Peril&rdquo; biplane step-by-step while you enjoy snacks and refreshments in the setting of our active aircraft hangar. Whether you&rsquo;re experienced or have never picked up a brush, we&#39;ll make sure you have a great time and leave with a painting you&#39;ll love. All ages are welcome. Location:Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron Hangar5315 Alpha AveReno, NV&nbsp;89506 Date: Friday, June 5Time: 5:00 PM &ndash; 7:00 PMCost: $100 per person Beverage Policy: In accordance with regulations, alcohol will not be served at this event. Non-alcoholic refreshments will be available, and guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine. Your registration helps fund the engine and restoration work that will get this aircraft flying for future flights and educational events. Every ticket moves the N3N one step closer to sharing living aviation history again. Thank you for your support!

Paint the N3N to Save the N3N

Step back in time and join us for a 1940s-themed community swing dance held inside an active aircraft hangar at Stead Airport in Reno. This joyful evening brings together live swing dancing, aviation history, and community connection in support of a meaningful cause. All ticket sales, donations, and raffle proceeds help fund the restoration of the Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron&rsquo;s vintage N3N aircraft engine so we can continue offering historic flight experiences to the public. The night begins with a free beginner Lindy Hop lesson from 6&ndash;7 PM, followed by open social dancing from 7 PM onward. No dance experience or partner is needed. All ages are welcome. Guests can enjoy food and drinks, raffle prizes, and a static vintage aircraft display, with the possibility of a fly-by if conditions allow. 1940s attire is encouraged but not required, so come dressed to the nines or just as you are. Whether you&rsquo;re a dancer, aviation enthusiast, history lover, or simply looking for a unique and fun community event, this is a night to remember. Come dance and help keep history flying.

Hangar Swing Dance

Welcome to the High Sierra Squadron&#39;s Ride Program! Here you can purchase a one-of-a-kind flight for yourself or for your loved ones. Every flight directly supports our mission and allows us to maintain these historic aircraft, provide educational and inspirational events for our community, and honor those who have served. Our 1941 N3N-3 &quot;Yellow Peril&quot; Biplane is currently down and in need of a new engine to fly again. We are fundraising to restore it, and your flight in our 1957 O-1E Cessna Birddog does just that. After your purchase, one of our pilots will reach out to you directly and coordinate a date and time that works for you to go flying. By flying with us, you receive a truly unique and empowering experience and help us positively impact our community. Thank you for supporting our mission. Your contribution is invaluable. Happy flying!&nbsp; The High Sierra SquadronCommemorative Air ForceReno-Stead Airport5315 Alpha AveReno, Nevada89506

Welcome to the High Sierra Squadron's Ride Program!Here you can purchase a one-of-a-kind flight for yourself or for your loved ones.Every flight directly supports our mission and allows us to maintain these historic aircraft, provide educational and inspirational events for our community, and honor those who have served.Our 1941 N3N-3 "Yellow Peril" Biplane is currently down and in need of a new engine to fly again. We are fundraising to restore it, and your flight in our 1957 O-1E Cessna Birddog does just that.After your purchase, one of our pilots will reach out to you directly and coordinate a date and time that works for you to go flying.By flying with us, you receive a truly unique and empowering experience and help us positively impact our community. Thank you for supporting our mission. Your contribution is invaluable.Happy flying! The High Sierra SquadronCommemorative Air ForceReno-Stead Airport5315 Alpha AveReno, Nevada89506

Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron Ride Program

Shop the High Sierra Squadron&#39;s Hangar&nbsp;to support restored warbirds, local events, and hands-on history. Your purchase helps keep vintage aircraft flying and honors the men and women who served. No shipping&mdash;these treasures are cleared for local pickup only! Pick up your purchase at our CAF High Sierra Squadron hangar at 5315 Alpha Ave., Reno-Stead Airport. Arrange a pickup time with us, or fly/drive on by during our regular hangar hours,&nbsp;Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 8:30&ndash;10:00 AM. Proceeds fuel warbird rides, community programs, and opportunities for veterans and cadets to connect with aviation history up close. Thank you for helping us keep these aircraft in the air and their stories in our community.

Shop the High Sierra Squadron's Hangar to support restored warbirds, local events, and hands-on history. Your purchase helps keep vintage aircraft flying and honors the men and women who served.No shipping—these treasures are cleared for local pickup only! Pick up your purchase at our CAF High Sierra Squadron hangar at 5315 Alpha Ave., Reno-Stead Airport. Arrange a pickup time with us, or fly/drive on by during our regular hangar hours, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30–10:00 AM.Proceeds fuel warbird rides, community programs, and opportunities for veterans and cadets to connect with aviation history up close. Thank you for helping us keep these aircraft in the air and their stories in our community.

Commemorative Air Force

Commemorative Air Force

Past events

Past events

Reno-Stead Community Airport Day Hangar Swing Dance

Sponsor the Reno-Stead Community Airport Day + Vietnam War Era Hangar Swing Dance

Paint the N3N to Save the N3N

Hangar Swing Dance

More ways to support us

Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron Ride Program

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