WWII 75th (Plus 1) Lineup at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
WWII 75th (Plus 1) Lineup at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
An impressive lineup of Mustangs preparing to take off in honor of Col.Clarence Bud Anderson, and other WWII veterans at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. (photo by George Land)
PRESS RELEASE – The aviation story of World War II will be told through special flying activities during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, as the event commemorates 75 years (plus 1) since the end of the conflict. The 68th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will be held July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The afternoon air shows on Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, will feature programs that chronologically recollect aviation history during that time, from U.S. involvement in the Eagle Squadron and American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers” prior to Pearl Harbor and the Doolittle Raid, to the major battles in the European and Pacif
USAF Special Ops Aircraft Coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
USAF Special Ops Aircraft Coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
An AC- 130U gunship from the 4th Special Operations Squadron jettisons flares over an area near here, Aug. 24. The flares are a counter measure for heat seeking missiles that may be aimed at the planes real-world missions.
PRESS RELEASE – The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) will bring a wide spectrum of its aircraft designed for unique missions as part of its presence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which takes place July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
“As we’ve solidified the roster of aircraft from AFSOC this year, the variety of aircraft coming to Oshkosh is truly impressive,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “Each of these aircraft have a distinct mission and role within AFSOC, and those stories wi
In the long term, the new building will save the county money because it is more energy efficient and will help the airport become self-sustaining, Schell said. It is only 12,500 square feet, compared to the 32,000 square feet of the older terminals, which also will reduce operating costs. Financially, it will be many times more cost effective to operate than the commercial service terminal complex, Schell said.
The new terminal will better facilitate air traffic, Schell said. It also will feature a new aerial gateway, house the airport office and offer rental cars and conference rooms for tenants and the public.