From Falcon Field Stearmans to Spitfires

Name: From Falcon Field Stearmans to Spitfires
Start: 2025-12-13T13:00:00-07:00
Location: CAF Airbase Arizona

Schedule

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

CAF Airbase Arizona | Mesa, AZ

Discover the remarkable true story of RAF cadet Frank Oakley—a young man from a struggling Northumberland family who rose from hardship to become a Spitfire pilot in World War II. Trained here at Falcon Field, he unexpectedly brushed shoulders with Hollywood stars and explored the American West. Oakley went on to fly one of history’s most iconic aircraft on dangerous missions over Europe. Come hear the unforgettable story of a pilot whose courage carried him from poverty to the skies.
Presented by docent JK Wight, this program is included in your regular museum admission.