TORA
TORA TORA is a re-creation of the
December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl
Harbor. It’s accomplished through
hundreds of dedicated volunteers --
most belonging to the Commemorative
Air Force (CAF) working as ground
crew, maintenance, pilots and pyrotechnic
experts. The purpose is to create
a dynamic history lesson about the
event that propelled us into World
War II .....and entertain.
TORA's re-creation is usually the
feature performance at organized air
shows. It involves many Japanese
fighters and bombers simulating the
Pearl Harbor attack. In addition,
TORA provides breathtaking smoke,
fire and explosions from the pyrotechnics
team. A professional announcer
explains the purpose, history and
performance to the crowd.
Vultee BT-13A Valiant Basic Trainer
All pilots, whether they were destined
for fighters or bombers, had to go through the pilot
training process. One of the most important aircraft
for developing new pilot skills was the BT-13 Valiant,
sometimes known as the "Vibrator" ~ not
for what it did to you, but to the windows of buildings
when it flew by.
Harvard Mk IV
The most important advanced pilot
trainer of World War II was the AT-6 Texan. The
aircraft was so good and so popular, that it was
used by many different service branches and many
different countries. Our aircraft was one of those
licensed by Canadian Car and Foundry in Canada where
it was known as the "Harvard"
Copyright 2006. All Rights Reserved. Commemorative
Air Force Minnesota Wing
Background image collage and picture of L5 airplane by Tony Evans
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