central texas wing of the commemorative air force

SarahKnowsThisOne

I had a few issues with this place. First up was the fact that I really struggled to find it - I kept seeing signs along the way, but when I parked up outside the hangar I wasn't convinced I was in the right place. To this day, I'm stil not convinced - it'd explain a lot.The aircraft in the hangar were pretty good and, as evidenced by the mechanics, were all looked after well. However, I got a few odd looks as I was walking around that made me feel like I wasn't supposed to be in there. Nobody approached me to show me around or anything and it all felt a bit uncomfortable. I stayed about twenty minutes, took a few photos and then left out of sheer awkwardness.Good points: watch the aircraft undergoing maintenance.Bad points: hard to find, not the friendliest atmosphere.

TexasCentral

Take a trip back in time. Annual Hangar Dance for Veterans Day. It is a great event, Big Band in 40's military uniforms, lots of folks dress in period clothing, Rosie Riveters, Military uniforms, swing dresses etc. Huge dance floor. Dancing clubs come from all around, some people just come to watch and enjoy the music. Huge plate of BBQ dinner included. It is one of our favorite events of the year.

314DavidS314

Glad you enjoyed to visit and that someone was there to provide you a bit of additional information. We are aware that the hangar is in need of repair and we are working on that hope you will stop by again to see the improvements we are making in that area. Will say that part of the ambiance is the old WWII wooden hangar but some areas can be improved it only takes money and most of ours goes to our first priority aircraft. Hope you will stop in again a lot is changing.

S3041YSjohns

So glad you enjoyed your visit. Happy to hear that our volunteers were there to make your visit more enjoyable. Hope you will return again.

270scotth

Take a trip back in history. What a great place to visit! Great staff and awesome aircraft most of which still fly!

creeker65

Thank you for your kind comments. We all do this for the love of planes and the stories that go with them. So glad you enjoyed your stop and our volunteers were able to make your visit memorable. Hope you are able to return soon.

KatrinaK162

So glad you enjoyed the tour and as one of the guides I have to say your group was and excellent audience. We love it when people ask questions and show as much interest as your group did. Hope you will make it a regular visit. Thanks for the review.

DSergi

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed the visit. We are striving to improve the museum between working on aircraft and some much needed building maintenance. Thanks again hope to see you again soon.

L2travel81

Glad you enjoyed your visit and hope we provided you some new insights. Thank you for the review and we look forward to you visiting us again soon.

209victoriap

Glad we happened to be there for you. A correction to your comment I believe you were there on a Thursday which was the day of the ad filming we are open every Wednesday our normal hours are 9-4 MWF and Sat. Thank you for the kind review and we do try our best to provide an enjoyable visit hope you will stop by again soon.

JimD722

The Commemorative Air Force puts on a great dance every Veterans Day weekend. A big band plays 40's and 50's music and the "Andrew" Sisters sing the old songs. The men wear uniforms from all branches of the service and the ladies don their best 40's attire with hats and gloves. The swing music is great and the patriotic experience is not to be missed.

ILoveTexas

If you love military history, this is a fascinating stop. The men who work there couldn't be nicer. It is a grand effort to honor and remember our past.

peggig

It was a worthwhile stop. It was part of a birthday weekend of man things for my husband to enjoy doing. Several vintage aircraft and a museum type display area. The volunteers working on the planes and other machinery took time out to spend time visiting and sharing. We both enjoyed it very much.

SaraBeth55

Glad to hear you enjoyed the tour it is why we exist. I will pass your comments along to Ray. Hope to see you again on your next visit more changes and planes are coming soon.

Wayneamoondo

Wish I had a dollar for every time we hear "didn't know you existed" or "best kept secret" but we are happy you found us and hope you will return. All our planes are flyable or will soon fly and more are coming so stop in again.