September 28, 2023November 29, 2023

The Ford Tri-Motor’s Biggest Fan

Air Tours

Do you believe in love at first sight? Or, perhaps more fitting, love at first flight? Arlene Maksymicz of EAA Chapter 846 sure does! The love affair started when the ... Read more

July 29, 2023

Panamanian Volunteer Assists at International Tent

Air Tours, Volunteers

Gustavo Arosemena of Panama is highly involved with EAA, starting his chapter in Panama and volunteering year after year at the International Visitors Tent during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh week.

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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.

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July 31, 2021

Tying the Knot Twice on the Tri-Motor

Air Tours, AirVenture, Member Stories, Stories Of Oshkosh

Holly Baldwin Scheibner said her husband, James, isn’t the most romantic guy. So that made the surprise even more unbelievable.

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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.

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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 23, 2019October 23, 2019

Honoring a Father’s Legacy With Aluminum Overcast

Air Tours, Honoring The Past

After a nasty fight in the hospital Charles started to make a recovery. His wife wanted to take him home. But our B-17 Aluminum Overcast was in town. And that ... Read more

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.

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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.

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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.

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August 23, 2018

A Different Kind of VIP

Air Tours, Member Stories

His world went totally dark 40 years ago. This year, his friend Rex gave him a tour of AirVenture that changed both of their perspectives.

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July 19, 2018

B-17 Veteran Sponsors Flight for Local Teacher

Air Tours

Don Shee sponsored a flight for a teacher whose students write letters to World War II veterans.

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February 22, 2018February 28, 2018

Engagement on Flight 13

Air Tours, Chapters, Why We Fly

EAA’s Tri-Motor tour has a memorable stop at Chapter 565 in Punta Gorda, Florida.

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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.

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March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

A Tri-Motor Ride 84 Years in the Making

Air Tours, Chapters, History

EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor flew a special passenger at its Chapter 1067 stop in Naples, Florida, on February 26: 104-year-old Helen Johnson Collins, who took her first flight in this iconic ... 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

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