The Lake Superior Squadron is part  of the Commemorative Air Force (also known as the CAF). The CAF is an all-volunteer organization of women and men devoted to keeping vintage World War II aircraft flying and honoring the people who flew them.

We are currently restoring 3 World War II era planes. One is a PBY-6A flying boat we are restoring to flight status. We also have a 2nd PBY-6A we are restoring as a display. Finally we have one Marine OY-2 Sentinel we are restoring to flight status.

We also operate 2 museums, one located at our hangar, and another collection at the Richard I Bong Veterans Center. Both museums primarily comprised of WW II era artifacts but contain a mix of more modern items as well.

The Lake Superior Squadron is located in Superior, WI. Our hangar is located at the Richard I Bong airport and is normally open a couple times every week for visitors to check out our museum, our planes, and our restoration projects. We also host or are involved with many exciting events every year.

We hope you find this information interesting. Please consider supporting the mission of Commemorative Air Force and the Lake Superior Squadron by donating or volunteering your time. Check out the how to help menu for more information.

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Superior Telegram visits the Hangar

The Superior Telegram visited the LSS hangar in December to update its readers about the unit as well as the PBY restroration project. Squadron restoring WWII history at Superior airport – Superior Telegram | News, Read more

12 Planes of Christmas 2025

Lake Superior Squadron Seeks to Restore Rare Flying Boat                                             and Honor WWII Heroes  Historic PBY Catalina Aircraft Selected for National “12 Planes of Christmas” Campaign  SUPERIOR, Wis. (Month, Day, 2025) — A rare World War Read more

The Lift Visits the Hangar

Sabrina Ullman from WDIO‘s The Lift visited our Hangar last month to learn more about the CAF and our mission. In addition, Sabrina covers the Lake Superior Squadron’s two main restoration projects, and goes for Read more