'Heritage To Horizons' Exhibit To Sport More Than 30
Displays
When is it too early to start thinking about Oshkosh and
AirVenture? If you work here at ANN, it's never too early! This
year, the EAA and the US Air Force are teaming up to bring
attendees something special.
For more than a half-century, some of aviation's most amazing
innovations and top developments have come from two places: the US
Air Force and the annual EAA AirVenture fly-in convention. In
2007, the 55th annual EAA AirVenture, planned for July 23 - 29 at
Oshkosh, WI, will host the USAF's "Heritage to Horizons" showcase,
an exhibit celebrating the flying service's 60th anniversary
commemoration.
The "Heritage to Horizons" exhibit will include more than 30
displays to fill a 10,000 square-foot pavilion on the AirVenture
grounds, recognizing the notable people and aircraft that have been
part of the USAF's first 60 years. In addition, the Air Force
Recruiting Command will return to Oshkosh in 2007 with its popular
"Cross Into The Blue" exhibit.
"The US Air Force has always been
very supportive and enthusiastic in its participation at EAA
AirVenture, featuring airplanes such as the F-117 Stealth fighter,
F-16, and C-5 and C-17 cargo aircraft in past years, up to the
amazing F-22 aerial display that was a highlight of the 2006
event," said Tom Poberezny, EAA president and AirVenture
chairman. "We are very excited to host the Air Force at
Oshkosh as it commemorates its 60th anniversary, recognizing the
occasion with fellow aviators from around the world."
As one of the officially designated events of the USAF's 60th
anniversary commemoration tour, EAA AirVenture will also host a
sizable contingent of current military aircraft during the
week-long event. The exact aircraft and appearance dates will
be released as they are finalized.
Along with USAF headquarters in Washington DC, other Air Force
units supporting the service's EAA AirVenture appearance include
the Wisconsin Air National Guard, the Air Force Reserve Command,
the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp, Air Force Academy
Liaison Officers, and Air Force Recruiting Services.
"EAA and the Air Force are joining to present programs and
exhibits during EAA AirVenture 2007 that will tell the compelling
story of the Air Force's first 60 years, with the people and
aircraft that have made history over that span," Poberezny
said.
The Air Force's anniversary commemoration will be an added
highlight in 2007 to EAA AirVenture's always-popular warbird
activities. The hundreds of warbirds that gather at Oshkosh
each year include World War II-era aircraft from the USAF's
predecessor, the US Army Air Corps, as well as those from other
branches of the US military and other air forces from around the
world.