Commemorative Air Force Inland Empire Wing

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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!

✈️ 90 Years of a Legend ✈️

Today we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Douglas DC-3, an aircraft that quite literally changed the world. From commercial aviation to WWII missions, the DC-3 became the backbone of global air transport and military operations, earning its place as one of the most important aircraft ever built.

We’re proud that this legacy lives on right here at home through the Inland Empire Wing’s C-53 “D-Day Doll.” During World War II, aircraft like D-Day Doll carried troops, towed gliders, and delivered critical supplies, playing a direct role in Allied victory. Today, she continues her mission by flying, educating, and honoring the Greatest Generation.

Ninety years later, the DC-3 still proves that good design, grit, and purpose never go out of style.

Preserving history. Honoring service. Keeping her flying.

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80 years ago, during the Battle of the Bulge, Allied forces were cut off, frozen, and desperate for supplies. In response, transport aircraft flew dangerous missions through brutal winter weather to keep troops alive and fighting.

The D-Day Doll flew on those very missions, helping drop critical supplies during the Battle of the Bulge itself, not just the war in general. Food, ammunition, medical gear, hope. All delivered from the air when roads were useless and time was running out.

Today we honor the service members who endured the cold and combat, and the crews and aircraft that flew anyway.
This isn’t just history. It’s survival.

Remember. Honor. 🇺🇸