Fifi's Midland Home Questioned Amid CAF Funding Debates
The Commemorative Air Force's B-29 Fiji known as Fifi splits time between Midland and Addison. Midland officials dispute the aircraft's base, citing a 2002 hangar funding pact and a 6 month Addison housing promise. state lawmakers warn broken agreements could endanger future grants.
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Craddick questions CAF move from Midland over Fiji site
Rep. Tom Craddick questions plans to relocate the CAF headquarters from Midland to a national airbase. He cites an earlier agreement placing Fiji in Midland as a condition of funding the hangar and warns he won’t support future CAF efforts if the deal is reneged. CAF cites potential bases in Fort Worth Dallas area and Houston among options.
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CAF Relocation Battle Shapes Commemorative Air Force
The CAF faces a pivotal vote as members decide on moving headquarters from its Rio Grande Valley roots to Midland area. Lloyd Nolen backed the Midland move, while Joe Mabee recalls the campaign and the community support, with San Antonio and Midland as finalists amid a multi-location reorganization.
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