The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is conducting its annual "12 Planes of Christmas" campaign to solicit donations for the preservation of vintage warbirds.
The selected aircraft are in critical need of restoration, repair, or maintenance to remain airworthy and continue sharing aviation history.
Donors can contribute directly to a specific aircraft's project or to the CAF's Restoration Grant Fund, which features a dollar-for-dollar matching program for critical projects.
The campaign details the historical significance and specific funding needs for each of the 12 warbirds, with some projects offering matching donations or thank-you gifts.
As the saying goes, it is better to give than receive. And if you are a warbird fan, consider making a gift to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) in support of those beautiful vintage designs with the round engines that make us swoon during airshows and fly-ins.
Each year the CAF designates “12 Planes of Christmas,” which allows for targeted donation.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
![P-40 Warhawk [Credit: Commemorative Air Force]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Warhawk.jpeg)
