History is preserved by dedicated individuals working in a group with a common goal. The Commemorative Air Force Tampa Bay Wing is a group of aviation enthusiasts who desire to preserve our military aviation history. CAF Tampa Bay Wing is not just for pilots; its base is developing the skills of all volunteers to protect our history with hands-on application. History comes alive when an individual can touch history. The CAF is a living museum with over 175 flying aircraft nationwide. This does not happen without over 13,000 volunteers involved in 83 Wings.

The CAF Tampa Bay Wing membership is open to all volunteers over the age of 18. Our members come from different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. All are aviation enthusiasts. The Wing’s goal is to keep aviation history alive through hands-on experience. If you’re reading this, it’s evident that you, too, are an aviation enthusiast looking for a place to get hands-on experience with history. Join the CAF and know that you’re preserving military aviation history. You can join anytime during the year; the dues are prorated for that year and renewal is next March 1. The membership fee is $55.

The CAF has a Cadet program for aviation enthusiasts aged 13-17. Learning about history comes alive with hands-on experience and the lessons will last a lifetime. The Cadet Membership fee is $25.

To encourage full participation in the organization, students ages 18-23 will be offered the opportunity to take advantage of a discounted Colonel membership at $125/year.

To join the CAF Tampa Bay Wing, you must first join the CAF and then join the Tampa Bay Wing. 

CAF membership page: CAF Membership Options

Use the New Member Signup to join the Tampa Bay Wing.

We look forward to having you on our team!