The Jayhawk Squadron was known for several years as the
"most dynamic" Unit of the Confederate Air Force.
On August 13, 1987 the Jayhawk Squadron purchased it's
first airplane, a Beech C-45G for $17,000.00 and named it "Silverhawk".
In 1990 a CAF PT-23 was assigned to the Squadron for
restoration and operation. The wing has completed a ground
up museum quality restoration of a Fairchild PT-23 primary
trainer.
Later a CAF Cessna UC- 78 twin engine airplane was also
assigned for restoration and operation. The UC- 78 was
manufactured in Wichita, Kansas. It was used for
multi-engine training and utility transport during the war
years.
In 2004 the CAF Jayhawk Wing was successful in building
a large first class aircraft hangar just West of the runway
at Westport Airport. Over $100,000.00 was raised to build
the hangar and took several years of fund raising and hard
work by many, many volunteers. Word's cannot express the
thankfulness of the Wing to so many contributors from the
private sector and business community .Without there
generous contributions the hangar could not have happened! !
The hangar is our new home and has opened the doors of
opportunity .Besides flying our two great airplanes at
Airshows and civic events we operate one of the best PX
operations in the CAF organization. We have sponsored such
events as Boogie Woogie Wichita, Salute To Valor and
Airshows. We have done the impossible from time to time! ! !
Our Volunteers are the backbone of the Wing and are the
greatest. Every time a need is requested a gaggle of
enthusiastic volunteers do there thing and make it happen.
History is a good yard stick to measure progress and the
CAF Jayhawk Wings has a rich history and a very bright
future. The Wing continues to grow both in membership and in
reputation. There are many exciting challenges ahead but
with God's good grace and a lot of hard work there isn't
anything we can't accomplish.
"Lest We Forget..."
