Since those humble beginnings, the Minnesota Wing has grown to become one of the most successful Wings in the CAF. The Wing has over 200 dedicated members and many additional volunteers who help maintain the Wing, its aircraft, vehicles and all of its operations. The Wing participates in numerous civic events and functions per year and sponsors several educational activities which make these great historical resoruces available to the community.
Today, the Wing is embarking on even more and greater projects, expanding the efforts of preservation and education every day.
What once was a few members using a small room in a hangar as an office, has now grown to restoring and operating six aircraft, acquired the entire hangar as a museum, helped form a number of other CAF units and collected many historically important artifacts. Starting with only 25 members, the Minnesota Wing has now grown to number well over 200 members.
In 2001, the CAF membership voted to change the name of the organization to the Commemorative Air Force which better describes our historical mission. Also, the members of the Southern Minnesota Wing voted in April, 2002 to change the name of the Wing to the Minnesota Wing.
The Minnesota Wing has done many great things, but there are many more projects to be completed and started. Time is running out to preserve the first-hand oral histories of those who served and witnessed WWII and more recent conflicts. The Minnesota Wing has accepted recording and preserving oral histories as one of its critical missions.
New members and volunteers are always encouraged and welcome to become a part of the Minnesota Wing.
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