Historic Aircraft Encompass 80 Years Of Military Aviation History

Warbirds in Review is an exciting series of presentations during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh that brings historic airplanes with pilots and aircraft owners that span 80 years of aviation and military history. It returns once again for this year’s 72nd edition of the AirVenture fly-in and convention that runs from July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The twice-daily presentations will be held daily at the Warbirds in Review aircraft ramp within the EAA Warbirds of America area on the grounds of AirVenture, and it is open to all attendees.

Connie Bowlin, Past President of EAA Warbirds of America, who organizes the series said, “Warbirds in Review features veterans, aviation legends, and aircraft that simply cannot be seen together in one place anywhere else in the world. Many of these veterans maintain that they were just doing their jobs and nothing heroic or extraordinary, but that could not be further from the truth. Their stories and unique perspectives on the aircraft showcased at Oshkosh are insightful, poignant, and important for the public to hear.”

The schedule is as follows, subject to change without notice:

Monday, July 21

10 a.m. – North American B-25 Panchito

1 p.m. – Cessna L-19 Birddog

Tuesday, July 22

10 a.m. – North American P-51 Mustang air racers (Thunderbird, Bardahl Special, and Plum Crazy)

1 p.m. – Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Wednesday, July 23

10 a.m. – Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe and North American P-51 Mustang

1 p.m. – Republic P-47 Razorback Bonnie and Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

Thursday, July 24

10 a.m. – Lockheed P-38 Lightning Jandina III

1 p.m. – Grumman F7F-3P Tigercat, F6F Hellcat, F4F-3 Wildcat, and F8F-2 Bearcat

Friday, July 25

10 a.m. – Curtiss-Wright SB2C Helldiver

12:30 p.m. – 75th anniversary of the Korean War with Vought F4U Corsair, Douglas AD-4 Skyraider, and Douglas A-26 Invader

1:30 p.m. - Parade - Veterans Tribute

Saturday, July 26

10 a.m. – Beech QU-22B

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