Air Shows & Events

“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

“Coppin’ some shade.” Seems that everyone had the same idea. Not only did this Air Force C-17 have a great tour, but it was an excellent source of shade for watching the airshow. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Hatz off!” This lovely work of craftsmanship is a Hatz homebuilt. This one was built in 1997. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better