Airplane that Led the D-Day Invasion Appears at Oshkosh

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If you’re heading to Oshkosh, look for a part of history on the airfield! Aircraft number 42-92847, nicknamed “That’s All, Brother,” will be on display all week in Boeing PLaza. The aircraft is the C-47 that led Mission Albany. The aircraft group that it flew with was a formation of 432 aircraft which launched just… Read more

Airbus A350 Wows Crowd at Oshkosh

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As part of Airbus’ demonstration tour, the new Airbus A350 XWB airliner made a stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Monday. The result of this trip was many satisfied airshow fans! After departing Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport in the early afternoon, the A350 made its way towards Oshkosh and the annual fly-in. The first pass… Read more

Heavy Bombers Weekend 2015 – Madison, Wisconsin

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Madison, Wisconsin was the place to be this year for those who wanted to see some warbirds just before EAA AirVenture 2015. Featuring over a dozen rare and unique World War II aircraft, Heavy Bombers Weekend offered fans a great up-close view of aircraft including the B-29 Superfortress, B-17 Flying Fortress, T-6 Texan, and P-51… Read more

EAA AirVenture Announcements – deHavilland Mosquito And More!

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EAA announced more exciting details about this years AirVenture today, and if you don’t have plans to attend already you may want to make them! The biggest news is that the Military Aviation Museum’s deHavilland DH-98 Mosquito will be making its first appearance in Oshkosh. The trip is relying on a IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign to… Read more

Photo Albums Uploaded: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014

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This past weekend we were able to upload two full photo albums to our gallery. Check out a sample below and be sure to click through to the full album for more! EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – Ryan Sundheimer View full album: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – Ryan Sundheimer EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – Patrick… Read more

B-52 Stratofortress to Attend EAA AirVenture 2015

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The Experimental Aircraft Association announced today that for the first time ever, a USAF B-52 Stratofortress bomber will be on static display throughout the week long AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh this July. In the announcement, EAA pointed out that although B-52s have performed flybys during past AirVentures, none has ever landed to be put on… Read more

EAA AirVenture 2015: Exciting Announcements

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EAA has made some exciting announcements recently regarding featured aircraft and performers at AirVenture 2015. Of course AirVenture is always packed with special things, but here are some of the biggest unveils of late. USMC Harrier Demo AirVenture will be getting some additional jet noise thanks to the inclusion of the US Marine Corps’ AV-8B… Read more

EAA Skiplane Fly-In 2015 – Oshkosh, WI

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Winter in the northern Midwest means not much flying, and certainly no airshows. Except, that is, for one special event put on by the Experimental Aircraft Association in their hometown of Oshkosh, WI. In the middle of the harsh winter, a few dozen planes gather at EAA’s private Pioneer Airport for one afternoon of flying… Read more