Warbirds

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Grumman F8F-2/G-58A Bearcat: An Air-to-Air Photo Mission

Story and photos by Todd, EAA 1571783, and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571782 Todd, EAA 1571783, and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571782, of WhitPics Media had the opportunity to attend the 2024 ... Read more

September 27, 2024

EAA’s The Green Dot — Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris discuss the history of MASH, or Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals, and their use in the Korean War, as well as ... Read more

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

The Sound of Freedom

AirVenture, Member Stories, Warbirds

By Jim Roberts It’s not every day you get to see and hear an aircraft engine that helped win World War II. Thanks to four dedicated volunteers, a 12-cylinder liquid-cooled ... Read more

July 24, 2024July 25, 2024

From Adversity to Purpose

AirVenture, Member Stories, Warbirds

Last summer, Paul Barnett nearly lost his right leg. A little more than a year later, he’s helping folks climb up into the cockpit of the Corsair he flew in ... Read more

July 23, 2024July 24, 2024

Rare WAAAM Biplanes Highlight Training Command at AirVenture 2024

AirVenture, Warbirds

As the storm clouds of war began to form in Europe in the 1930s, the U.S. Army Air Corps found itself in dire need of a primary trainer for the ... Read more

July 21, 2024July 21, 2024

Distinct ‘Recall’ Stearman Comes to Oshkosh

AirVenture, Member Stories, Warbirds

Story and photography by Robbie Culver Flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is a rite of passage for pilots. Months of planning, sacrifices for good weather, and no small amount of ... Read more

July 21, 2024July 21, 2024

15 Years of Entertainment and Education on the Warbirds Tram Tour

AirVenture, Warbirds

By Emme Hornung With rows and rows of thousands of aircraft to see on the AirVenture grounds, it may be hard to know exactly what you’re looking at. Lucky for you, ... Read more

June 25, 2024July 2, 2024

Snowbirds: Per Ardua Ad Astra

Aerobatics, History, Warbirds

By Michael Martin, EAA 1047599, Toronto, Ontario The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are a classic symbol, and they are about as Canadian as one can ever be. The RCAF’s motto is: ... Read more

June 24, 2024July 2, 2024

A Yellow Bird Adventure

Bits and Pieces, Warbirds

By Michael J. Martin, EAA 1047599, Toronto, Ontario Excerpt: Flying in a vintage World War II warbird is an exhilarating experience that combines the thrill of aviation with a deep ... Read more

May 22, 2024

Warbird Paradise: The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Warbirds

A long-overdue visit to Dayton, Ohio, and the world’s largest military aviation museum.

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

The Love Triangle — A Fear of Repeating the History of the Ford Tri-Motor

Member Stories, Warbirds

The Ford Tri-Motor, as the first luxury airliner, transformed global travel, heralding the era of commercial flight. Today, as I dream of piloting cutting-edge aircraft across continents, I owe a ... Read more

October 18, 2023

Aviation Scholarship Opportunity Presented By EAA Warbirds Squadron 18

Member Stories, Warbirds

Addison M. Maloney of Union Township, Ohio, has received a full scholarship opportunity for flight training, thanks to EAA Warbirds Squadron 18 of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Ray Aviation Scholarship ... Read more

July 29, 2023

Thunderpig!

AirVenture, Warbirds

Fifty years ago, in March 1973, U.S. military forces officially withdrew from South Vietnam after eight long years of conflict. This year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, we’re honoring the ... Read more

July 23, 2023

Rescuing and Restoring Rosie the Rocketer

Warbirds

Bazooka Charlie’s Piper L-4H

June 22, 2023June 26, 2023

Commemorative Air Force Warbird Tour

Warbirds

As I have become more involved in all things aviation, I’ve realized something: have no expectations. Not in a negative way, but by having no expectations, the doors open up ... Read more

June 8, 2023June 9, 2023

F-8 Crusader Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Speaker Series, Warbirds

James Markel, who flew the F-8 Crusader during the Vietnam War, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. as part ... Read more

October 27, 2022November 3, 2022

Repurposing History

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Breathing new life into some scrap pieces left over from the restoration of EAA’s B-25.

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Hustler Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series, Warbirds

Charlie Hooker, who flew the supersonic Convair B-58 Hustler for the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, October ... Read more

July 30, 2022July 31, 2022

Rare German Fighters Pay Visit to Warbirds

AirVenture, Warbirds

During World War II, more than 30,000 of the Luftwaffe’s iconic fighter were built. Despite those staggering numbers, few remain in flying condition.

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Variety of Gunship Crew Members to Speak at EAA Museum

Air Show, AirVenture, Warbirds

Five crew members from the AC-47, the AC-130, and the AC-119 will be presenting about their time spent aboard these gunships, built for the Vietnam War, on Thursday, June 16, ... Read more

April 6, 2022April 7, 2022

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Wisconsin Taylorcraft L-2

From The Hangar Floor, Warbirds

EAA member Grant Van Den Heuvel takes us through the restoration of his Taylorcraft L-2 in the March 2022 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.

March 9, 2022

Vietnam War Navy Ace Duke Cunningham to Speak at EAA Aviation Museum

EAA Museum, Warbirds

Randall “Duke” Cunningham, who flew the F-4 Phantom II in Vietnam and became the U.S. Navy’s only pilot ace of the war, will speak about his career on March 17 ... Read more

March 3, 2022

Rare F-100 Super Sabre Attending AirVenture 2022

AirVenture, Warbirds

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, Dean Cutshall will be bringing an extremely rare F-100 to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 this July.

February 17, 2022

When Berlin Express Came to Rockford

Air Tours, Chapters, Warbirds

Last September, EAA’s B-25 Mitchell medium bomber, Berlin Express, stopped to visit a very enthusiastic audience in Illinois.

February 10, 2022

Flying the B-25

Member Stories, Warbirds

Thanks to the Delaware Aviation Museum, I found myself enjoying the experience of a lifetime — flying a WWII North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber.

January 18, 2022

Remembering Brig. Gen. Charles McGee

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

As news breaks about the death of Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, EAA Lifetime 418474, I am reflecting on the feelings I have on his passing. Of course, I am heartbroken ... Read more

January 14, 2022

Cascade Warbirds Pilots Salute Lost Naval Aviators

Chapters, Warbirds

EAA members in the Pacific Northwest took time recently for a very special flight.

January 13, 2022

Peace Was Their Profession

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Recently I had the chance to visit the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Nebraska. They had a few of my favorites like the B-58, B-36, and B-47, and ... Read more

January 12, 2022

EAA’s The Green Dot — Robert “Hoot” Gibson and Charlie Precourt

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Robert “Hoot” Gibson, a five-time space shuttle flight veteran, and Charlie Precourt, a veteran of four spaceflights ... Read more

December 16, 2021

Life From Below a Bomber

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Wartime reflections from a B-17 Flying Fortress ball turret gunner.

December 16, 2021

EAA Chapter 420 Members Assist in Discovery of B-24J Crash Site

Chapters, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Members of EAA Chapter 420 recently helped discover the wreckage of a B-24J Liberator that crashed in the mountains of Wyoming on New Year’s Day, 1945.

December 2, 2021

EAA’s The Green Dot — The Final Mission

Honoring The Past, Podcast, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, Chris and Hal took a break from hosting and joined the show as guests of Tom’s in this very special episode in which ... Read more

November 12, 2021

Warbirds Squadron 32 5th Anniversary Fly-In

Chapters, Warbirds

Warbirds Squadron 32 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, celebrated its fifth anniversary on September 25, 2021, at Wittman Regional Airport with a fly-in/drive-in.

November 3, 2021

EAA’s The Green Dot — Taras Lyssenko

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, long-time host Chris Henry welcomed EAA staff member Sam Oleson to the show for the first time to co-host this special episode where ... Read more

October 19, 2021

Reuniting With an Old Friend

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

World War II instructor pilot John Brebner recently had the opportunity to visit an aircraft he’s very well-acquainted with.

October 13, 2021

Warbird Recovery Expert Taras Lyssenko to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Warbirds

Warbird recovery expert Taras Lyssenko, who helped recover Lewis Air Legends’ F4F-3 Wildcat currently on display at the EAA Aviation Museum, will present about his career and experiences in the ... Read more

September 15, 2021

A Mile-High Aviation Must-Stop

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

A quick tour of the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

August 26, 2021

A Newbie’s Guide to Sport Aviation

Flying Tips, Homebuilding, Learning to Fly, Ultralights, Vintage, Warbirds

Are you looking to get started in aviation? EAA Sport Aviation magazine writer Budd Davisson gives some advice on how to do just that.

July 31, 2021

New Coffee Company Supports Warbird Restoration

AirVenture, Stories Of Oshkosh, Warbirds

Warbird Coffee Co., founded by Royal Air Force veterans Adam Berry and Jon Short in November 2020, sells a series of coffee blends that help in the restoration of warbirds.

July 31, 2021

Beloved World War II Ace Zooms in for Warbird Review Session

AirVenture, Warbirds

Bud Anderson has legions of friends and fans at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.

July 31, 2021

Ace Told His Story at AirVenture

AirVenture, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Donald McPherson came to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 to get with a special friend from the past. Parked on the Warbird ramp is a Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat restored exactly like ... Read more

July 31, 2021

Best of British

AirVenture, Member Stories, Warbirds

It was a Hawker Hurricane and a Supermarine Spitfire that drew crowds at AirVenture.

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

F4F Wildcat Warbirds in Review

AirVenture, Warbirds

A pristine Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat World War II fighter flew from Texas to be at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 where it was the toast of a Warbirds in Review session ... Read more

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

Classic German Biplane Design Builds Memories

AirVenture, Member Stories, Warbirds

It’s a pugnacious little biplane, resplendent in World War II German colors. It’s a 1954 Spanish-built clone of the 1930s German Bücker Jungmann trainer.

June 10, 2021June 18, 2021

A Meaningful Model

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Oshkosh EAA Warbirds Squadron gave one of its guest speakers a gift that honors a loved one.

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Memories of a B-24 Radio Operator

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

One of the things which has always amazed me the most about our veterans, regardless of which era you are talking, is the age at which they were asked to ... Read more

May 18, 2021

EAA’s The Green Dot — Divisions Update: What’s New With WOA, IAC, and VAA

Aerobatics, Podcast, Vintage, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we sat down with Warbirds of America President Jim “Zack” Olzacki, International Aerobatic Club President Jim Bourke, and Vintage Aircraft Association President Susan ... Read more

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

B-17 Memphis Belle Memorabilia Comes to EAA Aviation Museum

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The EAA Aviation Museum recently received some items once owned by B-17 Memphis Belle waist gunner Bill Winchell.

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Warbirds on the Wall

Chapters, Warbirds

One person’s lack of hangar space leads to unique decorations for an EAA chapter’s hangar.

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

Photo Highlights from SUN ‘n FUN 2021

Air Show, Homebuilding, Vintage, Warbirds

Take a look through some of the images EAA’s photography team captured last week while at the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida!

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

Tour Stop Challenges Are No Match For EAAers

Air Tours, Warbirds

From roving TFRs to bird strike repairs, EAA members worked together to make the most of a visit from Aluminum Overcast.

March 18, 2021March 24, 2021

Honoring Your Heritage

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Vic Stottlemyer of Waukesha, Wisconsin, has a deep-rooted English heritage and has chosen to honor that heritage by owning and operating a de Havilland Chipmunk and Harvard Mk IV.

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Restoring a Warbird from Lake Michigan

Warbirds

January 20, 1944, would be the last day above the surface of Lake Michigan for one U.S. Navy dive bomber. It would take 50 years for it to see the ... Read more

February 18, 2021

Argus, At Last

Warbirds

Nearly two decades after beginning their restoration, Jim Chybicki and Bob Coon’s Fairchild 24/Argus III was rolled out of its hangar as a completed airplane.

January 21, 2021

A Phone Call That Unlocked Further Research of our Huey

EAA Museum, Warbirds

Every time I think that I have talked to everyone who spent time with our UH-1 in Vietnam, I am surprised to find someone else. This caller surprised me with ... Read more

November 19, 2020

Giving the Widow Some Bite

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Re-arming the EAA Aviation Museum’s Huey helicopter.

November 19, 2020

Tribute To A Trojan

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Although Vincent Hill, EAA 1066947, doesn’t come from an aviation background, the aviation bug has bit him hard. Even before he learned to fly, his goal was clear: he wanted ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

H Is For Heirloom

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

As the final production model of the Mustang, the P-51H is the highest-performing Mustang ever built, though it entered service too late to see combat during World War II.

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight — Bob Ross

AirVenture, Warbirds

As an Emmy-winning senior vice president at CBS Broadcasting, Bob Ross, EAA 341315, knows a thing or two about putting on a show. When EAA Warbirds of America needed someone ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — C-53 Restorer Jason Capra

From The Hangar Floor, Podcast, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with Jason Capra, president and founder of Vintage Wings Inc., who is currently working on the restoration of a ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

TBM-3E Avenger Joins Lone Star Flight Museum’s Permanent Warbird Collection

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

A newly restored and airworthy WWII-era Avenger torpedo bomber painted to honor former president George H.W. Bush has been recently added to the permanent collection of The Lone Star Flight ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

A Liberator Veteran Shares His Story

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

When the United States entered the Second World War, everyone lined up to fight in their own way. John Neece was one of the men who lined up outside a ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 6, 2020

Giving Personality to a Vietnam Warbird

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Good Widow Mrs. Jones gets a makeover.

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — Warbirds President Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with newly elected Warbirds President Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki to discuss how he first got involved with aviation and with ... Read more

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Volunteer Spotlight — Eric Rood

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

With a love of history and deep respect for veterans, Eric Rood, EAA Lifetime 192552, is a perfect fit to volunteer with EAA’s Timeless Voices of Aviation oral history project.

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Warbirds that Won the War

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

A look at 20 aircraft types you might have seen at Oshkosh this year that played vital roles during World War II.

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020

A Son’s Trip Back in Time

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

How Jerry Bradley followed the faint echoes of his father’s footsteps from Vietnam to an English pub.

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — Huey: The Workhorse of Vietnam Exhibit

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Podcast, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew interviews one of their own, EAA Aviation Museum Programs Coordinator Chris Henry, about all aspects of the museum’s new exhibit honoring ... Read more

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Georgia Bell/Dornier UH-1D

From The Hangar Floor, Warbirds

The UH-1 Huey has a well-earned reputation for dependability over a 65-year history. Now iconic, its image is synonymous with aircraft of the Vietnam era. This example, owned by a ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Ike’s Bird — A Little-Known Presidential Transport Has a New Mission

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Here’s a closer look at Ike’s Bird, a 1955 Aero Commander L-26B that served as “Air Force One” for President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

One Family’s Passion for Vintage Twin-Tailed Aircraft

Warbirds

When Lockheed built the PV-2 Harpoon for the U.S. Navy, the last thing they were thinking of is how one of their aircraft would help a family spend quality time ... Read more

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Affordable Warbirds — Liaison Bargain Flyers

Warbirds

A look at liaison aircraft, one of the more affordable warbird options on the market.

April 29, 2020April 30, 2020

Captain Eddie’s Fairey Firefly

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Eddie Kurdziel, EAA 431776, brought his rare Fairey Firefly AS6 to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, and won Reserve Grand Champion: Post World War II.

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Navigating Through a Family’s History

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

When Robert Riley was growing up, he first became interested in aviation through his father’s career, but soon he learned his family’s ties with aviation ran deep. Robert found out ... Read more

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Checkerboard Tribute

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Carl Patrick bought this Mustang after it was damaged in a landing accident. Following an extensive restoration, he decided to paint the airplane to honor Clark Clemons, a pilot with ... Read more

March 10, 2020June 30, 2020

UH-1 Huey to Make its Home in the Museum

EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

One day not long ago, a gentleman walked by my office and asked in sort of a grumpy manner, “When is something new coming in?” I told him we are ... Read more

February 27, 2020March 2, 2020

Bailing Out Near Berlin

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

For Norman Bussel, December 7, 1941, started out like any other Sunday. He was visiting his grandmother along with other family when they heard the news on the radio that ... Read more

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

EAA Staffers to Present on B-29 Doc at EAA Aviation Museum

EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

EAA staffers Sean Elliott and Chris Henry to present on Boeing B-29 Doc at EAA Aviation Museum on February 20.

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — Former ‘Ice Pilot’ Scott Blue

Podcast, Vintage, Warbirds

The Green Dot crew sat down with former Ice Pilot and current water bomber pilot Scott Blue to discuss his aviation background, appearing on television while working as a pilot, ... Read more

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

EAA’s The Green Dot — Legendary Aviators Steve and Steven Hinton

Podcast, Warbirds

The Green Dot crew sat down with father and son duo Steve and Steven Hinton to discuss their unique beginnings in aviation, breaking speed records, winning air racing national championships, ... Read more

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

Former ‘Ice Pilot’ Scott Blue to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Warbirds

Former Buffalo Airways pilot Scott Blue, featured on the TV show Ice Pilots NWT, to speak at EAA Aviation Museum on January 16.

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019

EAA’s The Green Dot — CAF Tora! Wing Pilot Taylor Stevenson

Air Show, Podcast, Warbirds

The Green Dot crew sat down with CAF Tora! Wing pilot Taylor Stevenson to talk about his aviation roots, the aircraft and mission of the Tora! Wing, and much more. ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

EAA’s The Green Dot — SR-71 Pilot Col. Richard Graham

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by former U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird pilot Col. Richard Graham, EAA 823636, to talk about his introduction ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

The DeLand Naval Air Station Museum

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

A museum that’s easy to miss, and well worth a visit.

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

A Tribute to Bud Anderson and the P-51 Mustang

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, we honored World War II triple ace Col. Bud Anderson with a large gathering of North American P-51 Mustangs, the airplane Bud famously flew.

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Former SR-71 Blackbird Pilot to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Warbirds

Former Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird pilot Richard Graham to present on Nov. 21 as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series.

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

Inspiring Our Youth While Honoring Our Heroes

Air Tours, Warbirds

Over the weekend of July 4, I was able to spend some time on the road with the B-17 Aluminum Overcast and, for its first-ever stop, the B-25 Berlin Express. ... Read more

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Rod Lewis’ de Havilland Mosquito

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Noted warbird collector Rod Lewis, EAA Lifetime 498155, brought his de Havilland Mosquito to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2019.

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Honor in the Air — Warbirds at AirVenture 2019

AirVenture, Warbirds

The Warbirds area is always one of the most popular places to visit during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

MASH — Memories of a Korean War Helicopter Pilot

History, Warbirds

Richard went from being less than pleased about his assignment to being proud of his role. Many felt that the helicopter pilot’s job was the most important role one could ... Read more

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019

Hintons to Headline 2019 Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet

EAA Museum, Warbirds

Father and son Steve and Steven Hinton, both national championship air racers, will be the keynote speakers at the 2019 Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet on Friday, December 13, at the ... Read more

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

The Story of a WASP Flight Instructor

Celebrating Women, EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The EAA Aviation Museum was recently entrusted with items from Ethel Jones, a WASP in WWII who became an instructor pilot. Her love of aviation started at a young age. ... Read more

July 28, 2019August 21, 2019

Songbird Among Warbirds

AirVenture, Celebrating Women, Warbirds

By Frederick A. Johnsen Theresa Eaman has been a regular at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for seven years. She brings professional song stylings of vintage tunes to the Warbirds in Review ... Read more

July 27, 2019July 28, 2019

Suiting Up — C-53 Painted With D-Day Invasion Stripes

Air Show, AirVenture, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

In recognition of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Dakota Territory Air Museum of Minot, North Dakota, participated with its fleet of aircraft in the air show yesterday. In addition ... Read more

July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

A Deserving Salute

AirVenture, Warbirds

The warbirds around the grounds aren’t alone in having served their country. While airplanes usually take center stage at AirVenture, EAA makes it a priority to take a moment to ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Poberezny Salute

Air Show, AirVenture, Warbirds

The Monday afternoon air show opened with an unlikely formation, flown in honor of two members of EAA’s first family: Founder Paul Poberezny and his son Tom, former president of ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

A Special AirVenture Surprise — A South African T-6 With Family Ties

AirVenture, Member Stories, Warbirds

By Kayla Floyd Johan Guyt stood along the flightline on Sunday, July 21, when an airplane in the markings of his homeland, South Africa, touched down on the runway. As ... Read more

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Fairey Firefly on Display in Warbirds Area

AirVenture, Warbirds

Capt. Eddie Kurdziel’s Fairey Firefly will be on display on Warbird Alley during AirVenture and was part of EAA’s highly anticipated Warbirds in Review program Monday afternoon. The Firefly’s first ... Read more

July 21, 2019July 27, 2019

A Spotter’s Guide to the EAA Aviation Museum Aircraft Around the Grounds

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Warbirds

Every year, more than 10,000 aircraft fly to Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Of those, nearly 3,000 are showplanes — vintage aircraft, warbirds, homebuilts, aerobatic airplanes, etc. — that are ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

EAA Museum Speaker Series: Jeff Duford

EAA Museum, History, Warbirds

Jeff Duford, a curator at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, visited EAA recently and talked about the restoration of famed Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle.

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

An Aluminum Overcast Over Tennessee

Air Tours, Warbirds

An avid photographer shares her photos of EAA’s B-17 during a recent tour stop.

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

Calling All Passengers of the KC-135A September 5, 1983, Mission

Warbirds

KC-135 crewman Ron Craft is looking for any passengers from a very special mission over the Atlantic Ocean in 1983.

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans

Warbirds

EAA Staff Photographer Connor Madison recently visited Peru, Illinois, to cover the 4th Annual TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans for a future issue of Warbirds.

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019

Warbird Squadron Hosts Normandy-Bound C-47

Warbirds

Warbird Squadron 30, based at Lloyd Stearman Field (1K1), had the opportunity to host Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber and crew while it is en route to participate in the 75th anniversary ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019

5,000 Miles in a Spitfire

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Canadian Dave Hadfield flew this beautifully restored Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX on an epic 5,000 mile flight across North America, including a weeklong stop at Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2018. ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019

5,000 Miles in a Spitfire — To Oshkosh via Vancouver

AirVenture, Warbirds

May 1, 2019May 2, 2019

One of a Kind, Back in the Air — The XP-82 Twin Mustang

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Of the first two XP-82 Twin Mustangs built by North American Aviation in 1945, only one survived the scrapper’s torch. The first airplane accumulated less than 300 hours at PAX ... Read more

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

Valiant Genealogy — A Vultee BT-13 Returns Home

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Jim Irwin’s desk is home to an old glass Jif peanut butter jar full of rusted nuts, bolts, and washers that serve as meaningful keepsakes from his baptism in aviation ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Aviation Splendor at SUN ‘n FUN 2019

Aerobatics, Air Show, Homebuilding, Ultralights, Vintage, Warbirds, Why We Fly

The 45th annual SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo certainly lived up to its name this year with blue skies and plenty of Florida sunshine to go around.

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

National Museum of U.S. Air Force Curator to Present on Memphis Belle Restoration

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Jeff Duford, a curator at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, will present about the restoration of B-17 Memphis Belle as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation ... Read more

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Valiant Genealogy — Jim Irwin’s BT-13

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Irwin family’s BT-13 Valiant has come full circle for new caretaker Jim Irwin.

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Counter Invader Special Kay Really is Special

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Special Kay is special for a number of reasons, some of them having to do with the luck (both good and bad) that followed it through its post-military career and ... Read more

March 20, 2019March 21, 2019

Second Chances — Scott McLain and His Father’s Navion

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Scott McLain has fond memories of many airplanes he’s flown, but none more so than a North American Aviation NA-145 Navion was purchased by Scott’s father, Steve, in an attempt ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

EAA Visits the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Boasting a collection of more than 300 aircraft with accompanying artifacts, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is divided by era: The Early Years, World War I, World ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

More Firepower Needed for War in New Guinea

History, Warbirds

John “Jack” Fox and Paul I. “Pappy” Gunn, under the sponsorship of 5th Air Force Cmdr. Gen. George Kenney, field-installed fixed .50-caliber guns in the B-25. The following is Fox’s ... Read more

February 27, 2019February 28, 2019

EAA’s The Green Dot — Championship Air Racer Steven Hinton

Podcast, Warbirds

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Steven Hinton Jr. to discuss his background in aviation and growing up in Chino, his introduction ... Read more

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

Old, Loud, Fast, and Proud

AirVenture, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Here’s a look at several of the jet warbirds we’ve seen fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh over the years.

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

The Restoration of Gipsy Moth C-GZIE

History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

The story of the Gipsy Moth C-GZIE restoration.

February 18, 2019February 21, 2019

Canadians Check Out the Aviation Scene in Hawaii

History, Member Stories, Warbirds, Why We Fly

During the month of January, my wife and I were lucky enough to spend several weeks exploring and enjoying three Hawaiian Islands.

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Canadian Museum of Flight

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Hidden on a side street at the Langley Regional Airport (CYNJ) is a small museum with a large heart for promoting and preserving British Columbia’s aviation history.

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Challenges of Painting a World War II Bomber

Warbirds

Painting a WWII bomber, especially in Wisconsin, can certainly be a challenge.

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Second Chances – Scott McLain’s Navion

Warbirds

Scott McLain’s Navion, N8893H, went on quite the journey around North America after his father sold it to a businessman based in Mexico. This map details the stops.

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Memphis Belle Expert Dr. Harry Friedman Presents at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Dr. Harry Friedman, one of the foremost experts on famed Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle, presented at the EAA Aviation Museum on Thursday, January 17 as part of the ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Sole Survivor – B-26K/A-26A Special Kay

AirVenture, Warbirds

One of the warbird highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 was Special Kay, the only flying Douglas B-26K/A-26A Invader in the world. Watch the video.

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

A B-17 Family Learning Experience

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Kim Keierleber had no idea that her father served on B-17s during World War II until years and years after he came home.

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Memphis Belle Expert to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

B-17 Memphis Belle expert Dr. Harry Friedman to present on January 17 as part of EAA Museum Speaker Series.

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

XP-82 Night Run: How I Got the Shot

Warbirds

EAA Staff Photographer Connor Madison takes us through his thought process during his photo shoot of a Twin Mustang.

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

Air Tours, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Rides on EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast connected three generations of the Culpepper family.

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018

EAA’s The Green Dot — Apollo Astronaut Frank Borman, Plus Bonus Video

Anniversaries, EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Podcast, Warbirds

The Green Dot crew sat down with Apollo 8 astronaut and aviation lover Frank Borman to talk about his mission orbiting the moon, the legendary earthrise photo, his beginnings in ... Read more

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

EAA Celebrates 2018 Halls of Fame Inductees

Aerobatics, Homebuilding, Ultralights, Vintage, Warbirds

EAA recently honored six inductees into the Sport Aviation Halls of Fame. Take a look at photos from the ceremony, as well as videos that celebrate the achievements of the ... Read more

November 14, 2018November 15, 2018

History Lives With Warbirds at AirVenture 2018

AirVenture, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Warbirds area is always one of the most popular places to visit during AirVenture. Take a look back at some of the ex-military heavy iron that made EAA AirVenture ... Read more

November 8, 2018

Chino!

Air Show, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

EAA staffers visited Chino, California in May for the annual Planes of Fame Air Show.

November 8, 2018

Another Special Saturday Stunned Crowds in Oshkosh

Aerobatics, Air Show, AirVenture, Warbirds

Every air show performance during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 was exciting, but Saturday found a way to take the cake yet again this year.

November 7, 2018

EAA’s The Green Dot – B-17 City of Savannah Restoration Manager Jerry McLaughlin

History, Honoring The Past, Podcast, Warbirds

The Green Dot crew sat down with Jerry McLaughlin, the special projects coordinator at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, to discuss his role in acquiring the ... Read more

October 22, 2018October 24, 2018

The Ultimate Toy Box

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

As we joined so many last week in mourning the late Paul Allen, EAA 820282, here’s a closer look at just one of the many things for which he’ll be ... Read more

October 11, 2018

B-17 City of Savannah Restoration Manager to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Jerry McLaughlin of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to present at Museum Speaker Series.

October 4, 2018

A Very Special Avenger

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Buying a TBM Avenger is always a special event, but it was even more so for the Stoltzfus family when they purchased one from the Soplata collection.

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Local Community Unites for Inspirational Warbird Flight

Chapters, Warbirds, Why We Fly

Thanks to Inspire Aviation, a 29-year-old Army veteran with advanced leukemia was able to take a special warbird flight and cross an item off of his bucket list.

September 27, 2018October 1, 2018

The Doc Experience

Air Tours, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

EAA member Nick Moore shares his experience riding on B-29 Superfortress Doc.

September 6, 2018September 7, 2018

XP-82 – Fate, Circumstance, Necessity

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Why We Fly

After 10 years of work, Tom Reilly, EAA 802376, is close to restoring a North American XP-82 Twin Mustang.

July 27, 2018

Tinseltown-famous M.A.S.H. Machine Makes AirVenture Appearance

AirVenture, Warbirds

Restored Bell 47 draws crowds of civilians and veterans alike.

July 24, 2018

B-26K Is a No-Nonsense Beauty

AirVenture, Warbirds

Douglas A-26 Invader morphed into valued B-26K Counter Invader

July 21, 2018

Bally Bomber Drawing Attention in Oshkosh

AirVenture, Homebuilding, Warbirds

The 1/3-scale B-17 Obsession, known best as the Bally Bomber, took 17 years to build.

June 13, 2018

EAA’s The Green Dot – The Restorers 15th Anniversary

Podcast, Vintage, Warbirds

Filmmakers Adam and Kara White stopped by The Green Dot studio to talk about The Restorers 15th anniversary and much more.

June 12, 2018

Memphis Belle Unveiling

Warbirds

The Memphis Belle was the first heavy bomber aircraft and crew to complete 25 missions and return home to the U.S. during World War II. It was acquired by the ... Read more

May 31, 2018June 1, 2018

Bringing Back Preston’s Pride

Warbirds

Greg Stathatos has been working to shine up the B-17 Preston’s Pride.

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018

EAA Attends Memphis Belle Unveiling, Visits National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Last week EAA staff had the opportunity to visit and tour the National Museum of the United States Air Force to see the Memphis Belle exhibit opening and the museum ... Read more

May 23, 2018

Dedication of an Icon: The Memphis Belle

Member Stories, Warbirds

EAA’s Chris Henry shares his journey from volunteering on B-17 maintenance to speaking at the Memphis Belle’s unveiling at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

May 17, 2018

The Restorers Anniversary to be Celebrated at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Vintage, Warbirds

The Restorers director/producer Adam White and a small panel of others involved in the film will be discussing the 15th anniversary of the movie.

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast Participating in Memphis Belle Rollout

Warbirds

EAA recently kicked off its 2018 B-17 air tour and will have Aluminum Overcast in Dayton, Ohio, from May 17-20 to participate in the opening of the Memphis Belle exhibit ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

EAA Visits Planes of Fame Air Show

Air Show, Warbirds

EAA staff visited Chino, California, to cover the annual Planes of Fame Air Show on May 5-6 for a future issue of EAA Sport Aviation. Here’s a small preview of ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

That’s All, Brother Restoration and First Flight

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Get an inside look at the restoration and first flight of the Commemorative Air Force’s C-47 That’s All, Brother, the lead airplane in the D-Day invasion at Normandy. The restoration ... Read more

April 24, 2018

Growing Up With the B-36

History, Warbirds

An EAA member recalls growing up around his father’s B-36, which makes a brief appearance in Strategic Air Command.

March 13, 2018

The Ultimate Toy Box

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Paul Allen’s legendary collection of aircraft and combat armor is on full display in this video, which explores both airplanes and the pilots who fly them at the Flying Heritage ... Read more

February 21, 2018February 22, 2018

Tough and Tougher

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Vintage, Warbirds

Tour Basler Turbo Conversions with President Randy Myers, and get an inside look at the restoration of That’s All, Brother.

February 6, 2018February 7, 2018

EAA Member Leads Heritage Flight Over Super Bowl 52

Warbirds, Why We Fly

An EAA member led the Super Bowl flyover honoring U.S. air power history.

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018

EAA’s The Green Dot – Keegan Chetwynd

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Podcast, Warbirds

EAA’s The Green Dot crew talked to the CAF curator mere hours after its historic C-47 That’s All, Brother took its first post-restoration flight.

January 24, 2018

EAA’s The Green Dot – Sandbar Mitchell Restorers

History, Honoring The Past, Podcast, Warbirds

EAA’s The Green Dot crew spoke with Warbirds of Glory Museum staff about the museum and its restoration of the B-25 Sandbar Mitchell.

January 11, 2018

From the Hangar Floor: The restoration of F-86F 52-5116

From The Hangar Floor, Warbirds

Classic Fighters of America is restoring a classic F-86F Sabre to honor America’s highest scoring jet fighter pilot.

January 3, 2018January 4, 2018

Preserving Aviation History, Mentoring the Next Aviation Generation

From The Hangar Floor, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Youth & Young Eagles

My visit to the impressive Warbirds of Glory Museum, whose main drive is to grow the skills of youth through restoration.

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot – Meagan Flannigan

EAA Museum, Podcast, Warbirds, Why We Fly

U.S. Navy fighter pilot Meagan Flannigan joined EAA’s The Green Dot podcast to discuss her career in military aviation and more.

December 7, 2017

Combat Veteran C-47 Flies Again

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

From the Battle of the Bulge to a museum in Florida, this C-47 has seen it all.

December 6, 2017

Stories to Tell: Spitfire Mk. IX

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

While any warbird brings some history along with it, this particular fighter, a 1942 Spitfire Mk.IX, brought more than its share when it came to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.

December 6, 2017May 24, 2018

Ol’ Home Week

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

97-year-old Jep Williamson got back in a B-17 cockpit for the first time in more than 70 years.

November 9, 2017

Douglas A-20 Havoc – Lone Survivor

AirVenture, Warbirds

Of the more than 7,000 Douglas A-20 Havocs built for U.S. and Allied forces during World War II, just a handful survive, and, as far as we know, only one ... Read more

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

Boeing YL-15 — Defying Physics

Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Why We Fly

Boeing built 10 YL-15s for evaluation as they competed for the U.S. Army Air Forces contract for a new L-bird, a liaison aircraft.

October 30, 2017

A New B-25 From Young Hands

Chapters, Warbirds, Youth & Young Eagles

How a backyard project became an interactive B-25 nose section replica at EAA’s KidVenture.

October 27, 2017November 13, 2017

B-17 History Lessons

History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

A grandfather shares his family’s connection to the B-17 with his grandchildren.

September 20, 2017

EAA’s The Green Dot – Adam and Kara White

Honoring The Past, Podcast, Warbirds

On the newest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the team was joined by Adam and Kara White to discuss the variety of aviation projects they work on, including ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

The Flight of Dottie Mae

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

On August 26 the wheels of the P-47 Dottie Mae left the Nampa, Idaho ground for its first public flight. This moment was special for anyone who is a fan ... Read more

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

Where History Flourishes and Flies

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

EAA’s Jim Busha takes us inside one of the exciting public events held by Paul G. Allen’s Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM).

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

Stallion 51 Celebrates 30 Years

Warbirds, Why We Fly

Stallion 51 of Kissimmee, Florida, invited former Mustang pilot graduates and fellow P-51 owners to an in-depth, hands–on, three-day immersion in all things Mustang.

August 3, 2017

F-111 Aardvark Restoration Nearly Complete

Chapters, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

EAA Chapter 414 has taken on the task of restoring the F-111, and has made significant progress since it was transported from the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, which closed its ... Read more

July 28, 2017

Fortress Creates Evocative Scene in Warbirds

AirVenture, Warbirds

Yesterday, the ambience complemented a Warbirds in Review session highlighting the B-17 Flying Fortress. On hand was the Madras Maiden, formerly known on the warbird circuit as Chuckie.

July 26, 2017

Local Artist Donates Painting, T-shirt Design to EAA

AirVenture, Warbirds

Milwaukee-based artist Mathew Hintz has been a production artist at Harley-Davidson for 20 years, but recently decided to explore a new subject: airplanes. The idea came when a co-worker mentioned ... Read more

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017

B-29 Superfortress Doc Returns to the Air

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Boeing B-29 Superfortress Doc graced the skies over Wichita, Kansas, again after a 61-year hiatus and 16 years of hardworking, dedicated volunteers restoring the four-engine World War II bomber back ... Read more

July 4, 2017July 6, 2017

Take Me Home Huey Arrives at EAA

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

On the morning of Friday, June 30, a group of more than 30 EAA staff gathered in anticipation in front of the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh to witness the ... Read more

June 1, 2017June 5, 2017

The Helicopters that Flew Lindbergh’s Route

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Two Sikorsky HH-3Es made the trip from New York to Paris in 1967.

May 21, 2017June 3, 2017

The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Betty Lausch

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

An original Rosie the Riveter, 92-year-old Betty Lausch, flew on EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast at a recent tour stop.

May 11, 2017

Artist John Stahr Restores Nose Art on EAA’s B-17

Air Tours, Chapters, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

Well-known experimental aircraft painter John Stahr, EAA 714251, recently volunteered his time restoring the nose art on EAA’s B-17.

May 3, 2017

The Pearl – America’s Pearl Harbor Survivor

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Cadet’s current owner, Greg Anders, EAA 604539, shared the story of this remarkable slice of history with us at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.

April 20, 2017April 25, 2017

From the Hangar Floor: Vintage Wings of Canada’s Spitfire Mk IX

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Vintage Wings of Canada, home to a remarkable collection of warbirds in Gatineau, Quebec, is nearly finished restoring their second Supermarine Spitfire.

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

Stinson L-1 Vigilant

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Stinson L-1 was the first of the L-birds, and local Senior Aeromedical Examiner Kevin Green fondly remembers the stories his dad would tell him about flying them during World ... Read more

April 13, 2017April 14, 2017

A Florida Foray – Part 1

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

EAA’s JT Meidl recounts his Floridian adventure collecting photos and videos for upcoming stories.

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017

From the Hangar Floor: Returning a Reno-Racing Corsair to its Roots

From The Hangar Floor, History, Warbirds

When most people hear the name Corsair, they think of the World War II warbird as just that — in its military capacity. Few would think of the airplane being ... Read more

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017

A B-29 Ride 70 Years in the Making

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

We salute two Women Airforce Service Pilots, Florence “Shutsy” Reynolds and Marty Wyall, as they go back in time on the Commemorative Air Force’s FIFI during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The ... Read more

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

Grasshoppers Land at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Why We Fly

Light liaison airplanes, affectionately known as L-birds, were indispensable in World War II, serving as artillery spotters, light transports, and even flying ambulances. Take a look back to EAA AirVenture ... Read more

February 24, 2017March 2, 2017

Aircraft Anniversaries Celebrated at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Anniversaries, Homebuilding, Ultralights, Vintage, Warbirds, Why We Fly

EAA members are justifiably proud of their attendance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, celebrating anniversaries spanning decades of flying in — or driving to the event — years of camping in ... Read more

February 20, 2017February 28, 2017

From the Hangar Floor: Canadian PBY to Fly Again Soon

From The Hangar Floor, History, Warbirds

The Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society (FARS) in Alberta, Canada, is nearing the culmination of a dream that started nearly 10 years ago: to restore a PBY5-A, known north of the ... Read more

February 4, 2017February 28, 2017

The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Col. Richard Bushong

Air Tours, History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to ... Read more

February 4, 2017March 30, 2017

From the Hangar Floor:
World War I Airplane Comes Home for Restoration

From The Hangar Floor, History, Member Stories, Warbirds

In the early 2000s, when Don Funke, EAA 652318, and a group of friends were discussing the history of aviation in their hometown of Ithaca, New York, they could only ... Read more

January 19, 2017February 28, 2017

The Spirit of Madison

History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

January 19, 2017 – During World War II, thanks in large part to the pervasive patriotism of the day, it was a common occurrence for communities to raise funds to purchase ... Read more

January 5, 2017February 28, 2017

A Legacy Continues

History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

December 29, 2016 – EAA’s main goal is to grow participation in aviation. It is able to do so thanks to people who are willing to help create the pathway ... Read more

January 4, 2017February 28, 2017

Remembering Bob Hoover – The Greatest Ever

Aerobatics, Air Show, History, Homebuilding, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

January 5, 2017 – He was a legend. To hear the stories of R.A. “Bob” Hoover’s life, one might think they were reading a movie script. Any one story is ... Read more

December 16, 2016February 28, 2017

Doc’s Return to Flight Celebrated on National Television

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The story of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress named Doc is well known to EAA members and other aviation enthusiasts, but it hadn’t necessarily gotten much mainstream media attention until a ... Read more

December 15, 2016March 27, 2017

Three Solos, One day

Member Stories, Milestones, Warbirds, Youth & Young Eagles

December 15, 2016 – When he turned 16 on December 1, Tom Tippin had the opportunity to do something many aviators only dream of: He soloed a Piper J-3 Cub, ... Read more

December 15, 2016February 28, 2017

Doc Checkup

More photos below December 15, 2016 – My last Doc checkup was more than two and a half years ago. Not a very smart or health-conscious way to go through ... Read more

December 10, 2016December 1, 2017

Gene Kranz Speaks at EAA, Donates Flight Helmet

EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Space program legend Gene Kranz donated the flight helmet he wore during his time as an F-86 Sabre pilot in the Korean War to the EAA AirVenture Museum at Friday ... Read more

December 6, 2016February 28, 2017

The Stories of Those Flying EAA’s B-17 Aluminum Overcast – Jack Dodson

Air Tours, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to ... Read more

December 1, 2016February 28, 2017

Saving a Tiger Moth

History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

December 1, 2016 – For years Liz Matzelle, EAA 576594, dreamed of owning an airplane. Little did she know that the adventure she would go on would result in her ... Read more

November 23, 2016March 7, 2017

Bud Anderson: A Legend With Lessons

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

November 23, 2016 – On November 17 the EAA AirVenture Museum was fortunate to host triple ace Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson for the Museum Speaker Series before a crowd of ... Read more