The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is seeking donations through its "12 Planes of Christmas" initiative to support the preservation of vintage warbirds.
Funds are targeted towards the restoration, repair, or maintenance of 12 specific historical aircraft, such as a P-40 Warhawk needing new radiators or a B-24 Liberator undergoing flight control restoration.
Donations can be made directly to a chosen aircraft or to the CAF’s Restoration Grant Fund, with several projects offering matching opportunities to help keep these rare planes airworthy and share their history.
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)
