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CAF Airbase Georgia Keeps Vintage Warbirds Airworthy

Volunteering at the airbase helps aspiring mechanics to build time, gain experience, and prepare for the A&P test.

Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia has a membership of approximately 200 volunteers. [Credit: Richard Scarbrough]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia at Falcon Field is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to the meticulous maintenance and operation of a fleet of vintage military aircraft.
  • Volunteering at the airbase offers a crucial pathway for aspiring mechanics to gain practical experience and obtain their A&P certification, fostering a strong community where members are drawn by the aircraft and stay for the camaraderie.
  • Airbase Georgia's mission is to keep aviation history alive and flying by maintaining these "warbirds," a complex endeavor that relies on donations and specialized skills, and is underscored by the importance of preserving this history responsibly.
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Pulling into Atlanta Regional Airport: Falcon Field (KFFC) off Dividend Drive in Peachtree City invariably ignites my memory and accelerates my sense of nostalgia. Being raised in an aviation family generally guarantees you will spend your formidable years pulling chocks and spinning props. The airport is an extension of the home. The third place has a picnic table adjacent to the terminal, and I often take my family there to eat and watch the airplanes depart.

I logged the better part of four decades at Falcon Field, first as a kid awestruck by the airplanes, then as an aircraft engine shop owner conducting business, and now as a journalist. 

Richard Scarbrough

Richard is a US Navy Veteran, A&P Mechanic, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumni. His experience ranges from general and corporate aviation to helicopters, business jets, and commercial airliners. Former owner of a 145 repair station, he currently has an aerospace product management role and is a member of the T-C-Alliance. Follow him on X (Twitter) at @RScarCo.

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