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1930 WaCO ASO
NC662Y was restored by famed Waco restorers Dave & Jeanne Allen between 1998 and 2003. They flew the aircraft over 1200 hours, crisscrossing the United States many times, visiting fly-ins and airshows, where their restoration won many awards. Since 2026, Randall Gayle is the proud owner of 62Y, basing it on Ranger Airfield.
Travel air 4000
NC6085 was originally powered by a 90 hp OX-5 and trained pilots at Parks Air College in St. Louis, MO. Prior to becoming a crop-duster it was flown at expos where stuntmen jumped off at 5 feet and slid across the ground, on duck hunts with double-barreled shotguns and for wingwalking. It is now powered by a 300 hp nine-cylinder Lycoming. 6085 was purchased and brought to Ranger by Jared Calvert in 2015.
Travel air 2000
A three-seater, open-cockpit biplane built by Travel Air Manufacturing Co. in 1928. It is no surprise the 2000 is a great airplane considering Walter Beech, Clyde Cessna, and Lloyd Stearman were all involved in its design and production. Because of a superficial resemblance to Fokkers, Travel Airs frequently represented Fokkers in WWI flying films, earning them the nickname “Wichita Fokker”.
1928 Waco gxe
Numerically the most important type to be built by Waco, with over 1600 made from 1927 to 1933; fitted with a large variety of engines of radial and V configuration. GXEs were widely used for the popularization of aeronautics through barnstorming and joyrides. They were used as a trainer and by small operators for charter flights. Acquisition made possible by former owners Tim Barrow & Brian Heyne.
Fairchild 22C-7B
From 1931 to 1935, 127 Model 22s were produced by the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation at Hagerstown, Maryland. NC12670 was the first 22 offered with the 4-cylinder inline Menasco engine. Various other powerplants included Cirrus, Wright-Gypsy, Warner Scarab, Michigan Rover, and Genet engines. While a total of 8 were produced with the Menasco C4, Ranger's 22 has been upgraded to the more reliable Menasco D4. Acquisition made possible by former owner Mike McCollum. *Wings currently off awaiting space in restored 1928 hangar.
Taylor-young a
N19653 is number 260 of 606 built by famed designer C.G. Taylor. After Taylor's original aircraft company was acquired by William Piper he formed what would become Taylor-Young Aeroplane Co. Powered by "40" horsepower Continental A-40s of various models, nearly all Taylor-Young A's, including Ranger's, were single magneto. Ranger's 1937 Taylor-Young was donated by Fritz Schuetzeberg.
Piper J3c "Cub"
NC7075H was delivered new to Charles Moseley of Texas in late 1946. The Moseley family flew the aircraft 197 hours before parking it in their barn in 1950. It remained there until 2009. Jared Calvert completed the restoration and began flying the Cub in 2011. In 2012, after an accident in Ohio, Jared bought it from the insurance company and is restoring the aircraft to fly again.
Great Lakes 2T-1A-2
The Great Lakes Sport Trainer is an American biplane trainer and aerobatic aircraft. It was originally produced in large numbers before the company building it went bankrupt in the Great Depression in 1933. Owing to its continuing popularity, however, it was eventually placed back into production in the 1970s and again in 2013. RAF's is powered by a 180 hp Lycoming IO-360 swinging a constant speed propeller. It was cared for by Don Nichols of California for over 35 years.
Mooney Mite M-18C
Tiny & Mighty. With a wingspan under 27' and a length of 18', this Mooney is one of the smallest aircraft ever produced. Constructed of wood and fabric, it's also one of the lightest - 520 lbs. Originally designed as a target drone, this was the first of the "backward tail" Mooneys, and it earned the reputation of "the cheapest, most efficient airplane ever built." 200 lbs lighter than a J3 Cub, the Mite will cruise 40mph faster than the Cub on the same 65hp! RAF's Mite was built in Texas in 1954 and was donated by Dan Shumaker - owner, restorer, and caretaker for 48 years.
Ford Model Ts
The Ford Model T is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927. It is regarded as the first affordable automobile that opened travel to the common middle-class American. The Model T has a four-cylinder engine, producing 20 hp, for a top speed of 45 mph. Its transmission was billed as a "three speed". In today's terms it would be considered a two-speed because one of the three "speeds" is reverse.
AIRWAY BEACON
The Transcontinental Airway System was a navaid constructed across the U.S. from 1923 to 1933 because aircraft of the era lacked the technology for navigation during night flights or through inclement weather. To remedy this, rotating beacons atop 51-foot towers placed on concrete foundations in the shape of giant arrows painted bright yellow were the trick. Ninety years later, with many of the towers and locations lost to time, Ranger's will serve as a reminder of our past.
1936 John Deere model b
1934 Mccormick-Deering w30
1936 Farmall F20
Raf Directors
Jared Calvert
Founder of RAF and Ranger's Old School Fly-In & Airshow. A Commercial, instrument-rated pilot, Jared has flown over 3500 passengers in his 1927 Travel Air.
Robert Ellis
Bob is retired from the U.S. Defense Department. He held posts from Japan to the Pentagon. Bob enjoys flying his Boeing Stearman and Beechcraft Bonanza. His son, Ryan, a medical doctor by trade, is also a private pilot.
C.K. Lee
CK grew up around his father's cropdusting business, is a former congressional staffer, and currently a major bank President. He enjoys flying his WWII-era Boeing Stearman biplane and North American T-6 "Texan".
Support Ranger Airfield
In 1911, a small field in Ranger, Texas welcomed its first aviator, R.G. Fowler in his Wright B biplane. 115 years later, pilots still take to the skies from that same grass, keeping a rare piece of aviation history alive.
Just as in years past, dedicated volunteers maintain the field and welcome visitors from around the world to experience living history firsthand.
If you are considering a donation of an aircraft or other items, please visit our donation page.
For businesses, supporting Ranger Airfield offers a unique opportunity. Each Old School Fly-In & Airshow brings in 300 aircraft, making it one of the largest fly-ins in the United States. Combined with strong event attendance and a growing online presence, your support delivers meaningful visibility.
Whether through an aircraft donation, financial support, historical artifacts, or a bequest, every contribution helps preserve this one-of-a-kind airfield. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations are tax deductible eligible.
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Ranger Airfield Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which maintains Ranger Airfield without pay. RAF directors are unpaid. To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual.
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