AirVenture

“Amelia Earhart.” Carlene is posing in Amelia Earhart replica clothing in front of a 1927 AVRO Avian, the exact same kind of airplane that Earhart flew. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“The Legend Lives On.” The lovely lady in these photos is Carlene Mendiet from Sonoma California. Carlene, with sponsorship from HistoricAviation.com, will re-create Earhart’s 1928 solo flight across America. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“This is a prop. It goes on a plane.” A member of the team rebuilding the Wright Flyer shows a recreation of a Wright Brothers Propeller. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“One more roll of duct tape should do it.” This gentleman is diligently working to prepare the prop tips of the Constellation for repainting. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Some storm, eh?” This poor fella was sitting outside the big red barn near the Vintage aircraft area on the AirVenture grounds and left to weather the weather himself. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“You can set your watch by it.” Tom Poberezny and other officials watch as the Countdown to Kitty Hawk clock winds it’s way toward the anniversary in 2003. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Big sky…BIG plane.” The massive aircraft is a US Air Force C-17. This particular aircraft is based out of McCord and, when empty can takeoff and land in less than 3000 feet. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Mellow Yellow.” Just one of the many reasons that so many people flock to AirVenture Oshkosh every year. An absolutely beautiful WACO biplane. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“The name’s Heed. LockHeed.” This Lockheed L-12A is the oldest L-12 flying and is available for sale. It has 7000 total time and has been stored in a climate controlled aircraft museum. Sounds like a great buy. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“It’s the 007 of planes!” This twin is Lockheed’s first spy plane. Sidney Cotton’s famous L-12A. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better