Military and Veterans

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Lessons From an F-35 Ejection to Be Presented at Museum Speaker Series

By Emme Hornung Lt. Col. Tyler Shaver, an F-35 pilot and director of operations at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, will be the next speaker at the EAA Aviation ... Read more

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

The “Egg Boy” Saga Continues!

Member Stories, Milestones

On Friday, October 3, 2025, the famous Seth “Egg Boy” Holloway, EAA Lifetime 1058791, received his coveted Naval aviator wings of gold! He has certainly come a long way from ... Read more

October 16, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — T-38 Instructor Pilot Olga Custodio

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Margaret are joined by Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, a retired T-38 instructor pilot and the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot, ... Read more

September 25, 2025October 20, 2025

Four Generations of Pilots

Member Stories

By Keith McCutchan, EAA 199951 At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, we celebrated four generations of pilots in front of my dad’s favorite aircraft, the P-47. My dad told me if ... Read more

September 24, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-14 Tomcat Pilot Hermon Cook

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Connor and Sam are joined by Hermon “Munster” Cook, a former F-14 Tomcat pilot who was involved in the 1989 Gulf of Sidra ... Read more

August 28, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Thunderbirds Pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Margaret are joined by Michelle “MACE” Curran, a former U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and F-16 combat pilot, to chat about her ... Read more

August 14, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — C-130 Navigator Anita Mack

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Anita Mack, a retired lieutenant colonel who served as a navigator on C-130s during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi ... Read more

July 25, 2025October 31, 2025

Reuniting Under the Rotary Blade

AirVenture, Member Stories

By Paul Petr It’s that time of year again — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The moment my boots hit the tarmac, I felt that familiar mix of excitement and nostalgia. The ... Read more

July 25, 2025October 20, 2025

The Schwalbe

AirVenture, Warbirds

Toward the tail end of World War II, an aircraft emerged from Germany that ultimately made little difference in the war but had a huge impact in the years to ... Read more

July 24, 2025October 20, 2025

Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight With Vietnam Vets to Washington, D.C.

AirVenture

Story and Photography By Jim Koepnick While you’re reading this over your morning coﬀee or waiting for the air show to start, there are 100 Vietnam War veterans from Northeast ... Read more

July 22, 2025October 20, 2025

50 Years at Oshkosh

AirVenture, Why We Fly

By Robbie Culver Attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh can be a life-changing event. Glen Matejcek (rhymes with “paycheck”), EAA 151163, who is attending his 50th AirVenture in 2025, said his early ... Read more

July 17, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — A-6 Pilot Dick Koehler

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by Dick Koehler, EAA 161427, who flew the A-6 Intruder during the Vietnam War, to speak about his ... Read more

July 3, 2025October 20, 2025

First and Last Flight in a T-34 Mentor

Member Stories, Why We Fly

On June 29, Gary Eichhorn, EAA 63653, departed from Tampa, Florida, for his last flight as a passenger in a Beechcraft T-34 Mentor, the very same aircraft type he learned ... Read more

June 23, 2025October 17, 2025

EAA Speaker Series — MAS*H: Flying the Wounded

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

M*A*S*H, the American war comedy-drama television series that we know and love, is full of real-life stories and experiences. While it aired from 1972 to 1983 during the era of ... Read more

May 6, 2025October 16, 2025

The P-51 That Couldn’t Fly

EAA Canada, Member Stories

By John Klassen, EAA 781675, Headingly, Manitoba; Lyncrest EAA Chapter 63 member Who doesn’t like hearing about stories from WWII where the P-51 pilots were the aces that turned the ... Read more

April 25, 2025October 17, 2025

Vietnam Helicopter Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Ret. CW5 Dick Hanusa, an experienced Army helicopter pilot, is the next speaker in EAA’s Speaker Series. Dick will share his experiences from two tours in Vietnam flying the UH-1, ... Read more

April 10, 2025October 20, 2025

Filling the Void

Member Stories, Why We Fly

EAA members come in all shapes and forms with diverse backgrounds and reasons for falling in love with aviation. For many members, their background is in military aviation. But what ... Read more

March 21, 2025October 16, 2025

T-38 Instructor Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Speaker Series

Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, a retired T-38 instructor pilot and the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot, is the next speaker in the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series. Olga will ... Read more

March 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Like Seeing an Old Friend

Member Stories, Warbirds

Story and photos by Carol Smith Ferlo EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 The wheels on my dad’s walker grinded to a halt; his stooped form brought to attention as he took ... Read more

February 24, 2025October 17, 2025

C-130 Navigator to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Ret. Lt. Col. Anita Mack is the next speaker in the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series. Anita will share her experiences as a navigator on the C-130 during Operation Enduring ... Read more

February 6, 2025October 17, 2025

A Hero in Your Own Hometown

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past

Throughout the globe, as we drive from town to town, many times we see an aircraft on a pole outside of a VFW, town hall, or park. Many times we ... Read more

December 18, 2024October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Corsair Pilot Helmets

Attic, EAA Museum

This piece originally ran in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. These flight helmets were worn by Wesley Todd, who flew Corsairs as a Marine Corps fighter ... Read more

December 12, 2024October 20, 2025

Lt. Tanner Matheny and Olivia: A Pilot and a Plane

Member Stories

Story and photography by Todd, EAA 1571783, and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571782 A young man’s dream began at age 14 after his first ride in a T-6 Texan. Under the ... Read more

October 24, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — AC-208 Pilot Dan Jackson

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by AC-208 pilot Dan Jackson, who flew the experimental Combat Caravan as a member of the 6th Special Operations Squadron, ... Read more

September 27, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals

Podcast

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

September 26, 2024October 28, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Leo Gray’s Tuskegee Airmen Uniform

Attic, EAA Museum

This piece originally ran in the August 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. This uniform was worn by Tuskegee airman Leo Gray. Originally from Boston, Gray volunteered for the ... Read more

September 26, 2024October 28, 2025

A Different Sort of Restoration

Member Stories, Warbirds

By Kevin Renshaw, EAA 133861 On May 30, the Fort Worth Aviation Museum (FWAM) unveiled the static display restoration of YF-16 No. 2 (USAF tail number 72-01568) following a four-year ... Read more

September 25, 2024October 16, 2025

A-6 Intruder Pilot to Present on Combat Experiences at EAA Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Richard (Dick) Koehler, who flew the A-6 Intruder during the Vietnam War, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, October 10, at 7 p.m. as ... Read more

August 29, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Discussing Bazooka Charlie

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Jim Busha, EAA’s vice president of publications, membership, and retail, to talk about his latest book, Bazooka ... Read more

August 9, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — U.S. Coast Guard Pilot Tom Cooper

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by Tom Cooper, a retired commanding officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, to discuss some of the life-saving ... Read more

July 31, 2024October 16, 2025

The Art of Aviation

EAA Canada, Member Stories

By Michael Martin, EAA 1047599 Art is a truly subjective topic that can completely elude some, while simultaneously embraced by others. Great art is highly abstract, possessing mythical powers. Through ... Read more

July 27, 2024October 28, 2025

The Two Flags

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

By Jim Roberts When the 2024 Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight departed Wittman Regional Airport on Friday morning, July 26, a unique passenger was on board. Accompanying the 100 local Vietnam ... Read more

July 25, 2024October 20, 2025

Tribute to a Hero

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

By Barbara A. Schmitz Hundreds gathered around Old Crow Tuesday to learn about the man who once flew the P-51 and pay tribute to one of America’s greatest heroes, even ... Read more

July 24, 2024October 28, 2025

WWII Airborne Demonstration Team

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

By Robbie Culver Kevin Conner is part of the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team based in Frederick, Oklahoma, that operates two World War II-era Douglas aircraft, the C-47 Boogie Baby and ... Read more

July 21, 2024October 16, 2025

Wisconsin Air National Guard Debuts Boom Simulator

AirVenture, Learn to Fly

By Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing is unveiling a state-of-the-art mobile boom simulator at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. This cutting-edge tool is ... Read more

June 25, 2024October 28, 2025

Snowbirds: Per Ardua Ad Astra

Aerobatics, EAA Canada

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, 2024October 16, 2025

A Yellow Bird Adventure

EAA Canada, 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

June 24, 2024October 28, 2025

Barrie Airshow — Celebrating RCAF 100th Anniversary

EAA Canada

By Ian Brown, EAA 657159, EAA Canadian Council member You might have seen me on TV the weekend of Father’s Day! I was interviewed very briefly for a CTV Barrie ... Read more

June 19, 2024October 16, 2025

Rob Holland AeroSports and the Blue Angels

Aerobatics, Member Stories

Kelley and Todd Whitaker, EAA 1571782 and 1571783, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph two solo U.S. Navy Blue Angels and aerobatic pilot Rob Holland over Vero Beach, Florida, in ... Read more

June 19, 2024October 17, 2025

AC-208 Combat Caravan Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Maj. Dan Jackson is an active duty U.S. Air Force officer and is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. In his time in the Air Force, Dan ... Read more

June 4, 2024November 4, 2025

RCAF 100th Anniversary

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past

This year, 2024, is the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). April 1, 2024, was the official anniversary date, but the celebrations will continue all year long ... Read more

May 24, 2024October 29, 2025

Uncover the Heroic Tale of Bazooka Charlie at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Jim Busha, the co-author of Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Jim will ... Read more

May 23, 2024November 6, 2025

The Fairchild Time Machine

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

A chance encounter at Oshkosh prompted Aaron Dabney to dig a little deeper into his family history, and he found himself a little closer to his WWII fighter pilot grandfather. ... Read more

May 22, 2024October 16, 2025

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.

May 22, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — A-1 Skyraider Pilot John Larrison

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Sam are joined by retired Lt. Col. John Larrison, EAA 23138, who flew some of the first A-1 Skyraider missions over ... Read more

May 6, 2024November 4, 2025

RCAF Col. (Retired) George E. Miller

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past

Bits and Pieces contributor Mike Davenport examines the life and career of George E. Miller, a retired colonel in the RCAF.

May 2, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Masters of the Air Adviser Taigh Ramey

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Taigh Ramey, EAA 288520, a noted warbird pilot and restorer who served as an aviation adviser on ... Read more

April 26, 2024October 29, 2025

Retired Coast Guard Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Tom Cooper, a retired commanding officer for the United States Coast Guard, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Tom will share stories of the life-saving missions ... Read more

April 18, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — USAF Fighter Pilot Tammy Barlette

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Margaret are joined by Lt. Col. (ret.) Tammy Barlette, who flew the A-10, T-37, T-38, MQ-1, and MQ-9 while in the ... Read more

March 26, 2024October 29, 2025

Retired TOPGUN Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Retired Commander Hermon “Munster” Cook, an F-14 Tomcat pilot during the 1980s Libyan incidents, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Hermon will share his journey of ... Read more

March 20, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — MIA Recovery Archaeologist Dr. Brett Hoffman

Honoring The Past, Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Dr. Brett Hoffman, a senior member of the University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification ... Read more

February 26, 2024October 29, 2025

A-1 Skyraider Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Retired Lt. Col. John Larrison, a pilot of some of the first A-1 Skyraider missions over Vietnam, is the next speaker in EAA’s Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. John, EAA 23138, ... Read more

February 14, 2024October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Blue Angels Panel

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Hal are joined by Capt. Greg Wooldridge, the Blue Angels’ commander in 1991-92, and Mat Garretson, who is the print historian ... Read more

January 11, 2024October 29, 2025

MIA Recovery Archaeologist to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Dr. Brett Hoffman, a senior member of the University of Wisconsin Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project, will share the history of the project and dive into work accomplished ... Read more

November 30, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Naval Flight Officer Maggie Kohl

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by Maggie Kohl, a Grumman E-2 Hawkeye naval flight officer who made a brief appearance in Top Gun: ... Read more

November 9, 2023November 5, 2025

Grounded No More: Healing Veterans One Flight at a Time

Warbirds, Why We Fly

Many veterans reach out after their day at Grounded No More with stories of how the experience helped them. Some think about their flight when they are having a bad ... Read more

August 30, 2023November 4, 2025

A Wisconsin WWII Hero

Honoring The Past

Lt. Retzlaﬀ joined the Army Air Forces, as many young men did at the time, to fight against a grave wrong and injustice that was happening in Europe. He had ... Read more

August 16, 2023October 31, 2025

A Flight into World War II History: The Marianas

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

Combining two of my interests in one of the most remote parts of the world presented an inevitable opportunity: to fly cross-country in a single-engine land aircraft and land/take off ... Read more

August 10, 2023October 31, 2025

Growing Artist Meets Hero Again

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

14-year-old Bo Bollinger from Groveland, Florida, first met his hero Clarence “Bud” Anderson back in 2019, and with the help of his dad and grandma, was able to come back ... Read more

July 29, 2023October 29, 2025

KidVenture to Captain

AirVenture, Milestones

Britny Connella attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with her family in 1999, the first year KidVenture began, and after a day of traipsing around the main grounds and not being able ... Read more

July 29, 2023October 29, 2025

Ladies of Liberty

AirVenture, Vintage

For five years, Ladies of Liberty, of Louisville, Kentucky, have been doing that — performing at the Vintage Circle before the Vintage in Review programs with their Andrews Sisters style ... Read more

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

Fly Girls Revolt Tells Story of Women Who ‘Opened the Door’ to Flying in Combat

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

By Barbara A. Schmitz Eileen Bjorkman said there have been a lot of books written about female aviators known as Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II, as well ... Read more

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

Patriotic Planes Salute U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans

AirVenture, Member Stories

Brothers Rodney and Steve Jarrell aren’t veterans, but they had friends who were and never got the respect they deserved. So the two decided to do something about it.

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

The Soundtrack of Their War

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

Story and Photography by Jim Roberts Hill 887. You’re holding the Huey in a dead hover 150 feet above a firefight. Through the trees below, a critically wounded GI is ... Read more

July 28, 2023October 31, 2025

WWII Ace Remembers First Kill

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

World War II triple ace fighter pilot Bud Anderson said he “was scared as hell”
going into combat for the first time.

July 27, 2023October 31, 2025

Vietnam Through the Lens of a Combat Photographer

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

This Year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, we are remembering those who served in the Vietnam War, 50 years after the official withdrawal of American troops.

July 24, 2023October 31, 2025

Return With Honor

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

Vietnam veteran Col. Ellis speaks on POW, leadership lessons

July 23, 2023November 5, 2025

Rescuing and Restoring Rosie the Rocketer

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Bazooka Charlie’s Piper L-4H

July 20, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-8 Crusader Pilot James Markel

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by James Markel, who flew the F-8 Crusader for the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, earning ... Read more

July 7, 2023November 4, 2025

Barrie Snowbirds!

EAA Canada, Member Stories

My daughter, grandsons, and I were pleased to be able to enjoy a super display by the Canadian Snowbirds and several others June 10-11 at the Barrie Airshow. The day ... Read more

June 29, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — OV-10 Bronco Pilot John Van Etten

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris are joined by John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of ... Read more

June 29, 2023November 6, 2025

A Gold Star Young Eagles Event

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 724 in Merritt Island, Florida, recently held a Young Eagles event for nine very special Young Eagles.

June 22, 2023November 5, 2025

Commemorative Air Force Warbird Tour

Honoring The Past, 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 14, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — USAAF View-Master Training Aid

Attic, EAA Museum

Introduced in 1939, the View-Master system used stereoscopic photography printed on cardboard disks to display 3D images in a purpose-built viewer.

June 8, 2023October 17, 2025

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

May 25, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Remembering the Band of Brothers

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, host Chris Henry is joined by George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of ... Read more

May 11, 2023October 16, 2025

Bronco Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of Bat 21 during the Vietnam War, will be presenting about the famous search-and-rescue ... Read more

April 20, 2023October 17, 2025

Remembering the Band of Brothers at EAA Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division during World War II, will speak about his dad’s military service in Europe during a ... Read more

April 4, 2023November 4, 2025

Missing Man

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past

Celebrating the life of Tuskegee Airman Harold H. Brown.

March 22, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — USS Enterprise Deck Piece

Attic, EAA Museum

This small piece of Douglas fir was once part of the flight deck of the USS Enterprise (CV-6) — the most decorated U.S. Navy vessel of World War II.

March 8, 2023November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter Young Eagles Program Comes Full Circle

Chapters, Youth Outreach

When EAA Chapter 91 concluded its 2022 Young Eagles season on October 15, it had an interesting occurrence, with two former Young Eagles flying current Young Eagles for the first ... Read more

February 16, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 23 Banquet

Chapters

On Friday, January 13, EAA Chapter 23 (Salt Lake City) hosted its annual banquet at the Hill Aerospace Museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. Over 200 ... Read more

February 9, 2023October 17, 2025

Orin Welch and the China National Aviation Corporation

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

EAA member Brandon Ross Abel remembers his great-uncle — an aircraft designer and cargo pilot who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

January 19, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Corsair: Korean War Heroism

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Ben Page, EAA Aviation Museum curator, to speak about the museum’s new exhibit, Corsair: Korean War Heroism. ... Read more

January 19, 2023October 17, 2025

From Young Eagle to the Air Force

Youth Outreach

One former Young Eagle’s journey from his first flight to the Air Force Academy

January 5, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Wally Soplata

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Wally Soplata, the author of The B-25 in the Backyard: My Father’s Historic Airplane Sanctuary, to talk ... Read more

October 27, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — B-58 Pilot Charlie Hooker

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris were joined by Charlie Hooker, who flew the B-58 Hustler while serving with the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command ... Read more

October 11, 2022October 16, 2025

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

September 20, 2022October 28, 2025

Ray Scholar Flies With a Hero

Honoring The Past, Youth Outreach

Ray scholar Daniel Roberts recently had a unique opportunity: flying with a WWII vet aboard B-25 Berlin Express.

September 15, 2022October 28, 2025

The Taylorcraft Flies Again

Honoring The Past, Vintage

A few days ago, my chance finally came to fly in a vintage, single-engine airplane, now long out of production.

September 1, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-16 Pilot Sharon Preszler

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Sharon “Betty” Preszler, who was part of the initial cadre of female fighter pilots to serve with ... Read more

September 1, 2022October 28, 2025

9/11 Fighter Pilot to Host Speaker Series

Honoring The Past, Speaker Series

Maj. Heather “Lucky” Penney, EAA 1266991, known for her involvement in attempting to stop Flight 93 on 9/11, will be speaking about her experiences on Sunday, September 11, at 7 ... Read more

August 25, 2022November 4, 2025

An Aerial Tribute to Honor Our Veterans

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

The American Legion was founded in 1919, 103 years ago. Albert Lea, Minnesota, Post #56 was founded that same year. The Post follows the Legion mission of aiding and honoring ... Read more

July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Persistence Pays Off

AirVenture, Youth Outreach

At the age of 17, Cadence Bomgardner has an aviation résumé that would make some folks green with envy.

July 29, 2022October 31, 2025

Paraplegic Veteran Breaks Barriers

AirVenture, Member Stories

NV3 and partner Rotor X will be bringing a helicopter to 24 different VA spinal cord injury centers, where Stewart will fly. They hope to encourage veterans to “recapture the ... Read more

July 28, 2022October 31, 2025

The Rocket Scientist at the Lost and Found

AirVenture, Volunteers

Bob Burns has worked since the beginning of the space race and has lots of stories to tell about everything from satellites to spaceships. But at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh it’s ... Read more

July 27, 2022October 31, 2025

From Street to Seat

AirVenture

Chief Warrant Officer Paige Quintana is flying her beloved UH-60 Blackhawk into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 with fellow military pilots as part of the Aviation Branch Awareness Program.

July 26, 2022October 31, 2025

PT-26 Honors WWII Flight Instructors, Former Pilot

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Tim Trimble’s goal in bringing his PT-26 to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is twofold: to give credit to flight instructors and their role in World War II, and to honor a ... Read more

June 30, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — U.S. Air Force Gunships Panel

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, we welcomed a multigenerational panel of crews from all three of the U.S. Air Force’s major gunship platforms — the AC-47, AC-119, and AC-130 ... Read more

June 15, 2022October 28, 2025

Remembering the Candy Bomber

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

A gathering was held recently to honor the memory of Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, the pilot who became famous as the heroic “candy bomber” during the Berlin Airlift.

June 8, 2022October 28, 2025

Variety of Gunship Crew Members to Speak at EAA Museum

Speaker Series, 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

June 6, 2022November 4, 2025

Dick Roe Remembered

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Some thoughts and memories about Canadian EAA member Dick Roe.

June 2, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — EC-47 Pilot Jerry Bradley

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Jerry Bradley, EAA 879528, who spoke about his career in aviation, which included flying electronic warfare missions ... Read more

May 12, 2022November 6, 2025

A Young Eagle at the Air Force Academy

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

After my Young Eagles flight, I fell in love with aviation. Now I’m about to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and start pilot training.

May 12, 2022October 29, 2025

EC-47 Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Jerry Bradley, who flew the EC-47 electronic warfare aircraft during the Vietnam War, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, May 19, as part of ... Read more

April 29, 2022October 28, 2025

WWII Aircraft Ads Discovery

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past

Spring cleaning turned up a couple of WWII-era Saturday Evening Post magazines for one EAA member.

April 21, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Flight Test Engineer Kenneth Katz

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom were joined by Kenneth Katz, EAA 1086171, to discuss his career as a U.S. Air Force flight test engineer working ... Read more

April 6, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Navy Ace Duke Cunningham

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Hal welcomed a very special guest to the show, Vietnam War Navy ace Randall “Duke” Cunningham! Duke flew the F-4 Phantom ... Read more

March 9, 2022October 29, 2025

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

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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, 2022October 16, 2025

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.

January 25, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — U-2 Pilot Carl Trout

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Tom and Chris were joined by Carl Trout, who flew the legendary Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft for a dozen years.

January 18, 2022October 16, 2025

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, 2022October 29, 2025

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, 2022October 16, 2025

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 13, 2022October 29, 2025

U-2 Pilot Carl Trout to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Carl Trout, who flew the legendary Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft for a dozen years, will present about his career and experiences in the cockpit of the Dragon Lady on Thursday, ... Read more

December 16, 2021October 17, 2025

Life From Below a Bomber

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

December 2, 2021October 31, 2025

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 11, 2021October 29, 2025

F-16 Pilot Sharon Preszler to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Sharon Preszler, who was part of the initial cadre of female fighter pilots to serve with the U.S. Air Force, will present at the EAA Aviation Museum on Thursday, August ... Read more

November 3, 2021October 31, 2025

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, 2021October 16, 2025

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, 2021October 17, 2025

AirVenture 2021 a Full-Circle Experience for Luftwaffe Pilot

AirVenture, Member Stories

A400M Atlas Luftwaffe pilot Peter Lukasczyk made his long-awaited return to Oshkosh this past summer.

October 13, 2021October 29, 2025

Warbird Recovery Expert Taras Lyssenko to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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, 2021October 16, 2025

A Mile-High Aviation Must-Stop

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

August 25, 2021October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — A-10 Pilot Kim Campbell

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, we welcomed former A-10 pilot Col. Kim “KC” Campbell to the show to talk about what it’s like to fly the Hog and ... Read more

August 12, 2021October 28, 2025

A-10 Pilot Kim Campbell to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot Col. Kim Campbell to present at the EAA Aviation Museum on August 19.

July 31, 2021October 17, 2025

Aircraft Art Honors Armed Forces

AirVenture, Homebuilding

While there are many ways in which veterans are honored at AirVenture, pilot Rodney Jarrell, EAA Lifetime 1132855, found a unique way to do so.

July 31, 2021October 16, 2025

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, 2021October 16, 2025

Ace Told His Story at AirVenture

AirVenture, 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 27, 2021October 20, 2025

Ex-Thunderbirds Crew Chief Returns to Oshkosh at Controls of F-15

AirVenture

Seven years ago, Ben “Omni” Ayivorh, EAA 1146709, first attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as a crew chief with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration squadron.

June 23, 2021October 22, 2025

The Next Generation of Trailblazers

Warbirds, Youth Outreach

During the uncertain days of World War II, the United States population, men and women alike, moved out of their comfort zones and out into roles to support the war ... Read more

June 10, 2021October 17, 2025

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, 2021October 17, 2025

Memories of a B-24 Radio Operator

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

April 29, 2021October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — APH-5 Army Aviator’s Helmet

Attic, EAA Museum

This piece of protective headgear is an APH-5 helmet manufactured by the Sierra Engineering Co., and it’s currently on display inside our Bell UH-1B Huey gunship, The Good Widow Mrs. ... Read more

April 15, 2021October 28, 2025

New York Nonprofit Organization Restoring Rare Yak-12

Honoring The Past

Antique and Classic Aircraft International, a nonprofit organization based in Long Island, New York, is in the process of restoring a rare Yakovlev Yak-12 to airworthiness.

April 8, 2021October 28, 2025

From Bush Pilot to Army Experimental Test Pilot

Member Stories, Why We Fly

Lourie DeBoer grew up no stranger to aviation – flying was always something discussed in her house growing up. Even she couldn’t have predicted where her career would take her. ... Read more

March 25, 2021October 28, 2025

Lt. Col. Harry T. Stewart Jr., Tuskegee Airman, and a Tribute to His Colleagues

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

A young reenactor pays tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen and other veterans of color, and I was happy to be there to document it.

March 18, 2021October 28, 2025

A Legacy Remembered Through Art

Honoring The Past

A C-17 from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing gets a special piece of artwork.

March 4, 2021October 16, 2025

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

January 21, 2021October 16, 2025

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

October 13, 2020October 16, 2025

A (Literal) Brush with Greatness

Honoring The Past

When you meet your heroes, try not to knock them down.

October 13, 2020October 28, 2025

Wow, That Really Was An Air Show

Why We Fly

An airshow in Ontario gets creative.

October 8, 2020October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Ross Franquemont’s Spirit of Aviation Week Interview

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, hear stories from Lt. Col. Ross Franquemont (USAF, retired) on his 14 years of flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady and taking photographs ... Read more

October 1, 2020November 4, 2025

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

September 3, 2020October 17, 2025

Commanding the F-35 Demo Team

Warbirds

Hear about flying the F-35 Lightning II and commanding the F-35 Demo Team from U.S. Air Force Captain Kristin “BEO” Wolfe.

August 26, 2020October 17, 2025

Warbirds that Won the War

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 19, 2020November 5, 2025

Just for the Fun of It

Member Stories, Vintage, Why We Fly

Jack Haggerty and his Piper J-5A Cruiser.

August 6, 2020October 17, 2025

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.

August 6, 2020October 28, 2025

USAF Demo Team Discussion Available On-Demand

Warbirds

Hear from the current U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command demo team commanders in an engaging discussion that originally aired during Spirit of Aviation Week.

July 16, 2020October 31, 2025

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

June 4, 2020October 16, 2025

Easy Company Paratrooper Shares His Story

Honoring The Past

I have conducted hundreds of interviews with veterans and people of interest in aviation and history. So, why was I nervous for this one? I was about to call one ... Read more

May 20, 2020October 17, 2025

Experiencing the Pacific Theater on the USS Hornet

Honoring The Past

As they moved away from the mainland United States, the ship’s captain, Marc A. Mitscher, came on the loudspeaker. Richard still remembers the words he heard come out across the ... Read more

May 12, 2020November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Aeromedical Evacuation Officer

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Congratulations, William C. Buck III, EAA Lifetime 884321, on his recent graduation from the United States Army Flight School.

April 29, 2020October 17, 2025

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 16, 2020October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Gorgon Missile Models

Attic, EAA Museum

Project Gorgon was a decade-long (1943-1953) development program by the U.S. Navy to develop both air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as effective control and guidance technologies.

April 9, 2020November 6, 2025

From Young Eagle to Instructor

Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

From a free airplane ride to teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy — another example of the profound effect of EAA Young Eagles.

April 2, 2020November 4, 2025

Use This Break to Learn Your Story

Honoring The Past

As you search for tasks to keep yourself busy, there is one that you really owe to yourself. Take the time to research your family history, and do it while ... Read more

March 25, 2020October 17, 2025

Looking Back in Time Through a B-24 Bombardier’s Mementos

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

When Jack Harrington handed me a stack of B-24 Liberator items from World War II, his only ask to me was, “Maybe you can use this for something and share ... Read more

March 10, 2020October 28, 2025

UH-1 Huey to Make its Home in the Museum

EAA Museum, 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, 2020October 17, 2025

Bailing Out Near Berlin

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, 2020November 4, 2025

Pearl Harbor Veteran Clyde Stephenson Goes West

Honoring The Past

Pearl Harbor veteran and EAA supporter Clyde Stephenson passed away last week at the age of 99.

December 5, 2019October 31, 2025

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, 2019October 17, 2025

The DeLand Naval Air Station Museum

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

November 14, 2019October 16, 2025

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, 2019October 20, 2025

Former SR-71 Blackbird Pilot to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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 6, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — F-117 Pilots Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea

Podcast

The Green Dot crew sat down with Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk pilots Col. Al Whitley, Col. Ralph Getchell, and Col. Greg Gonyea to talk about their aviation journeys and their experiences ... Read more

November 5, 2019October 28, 2025

Inspiring Our Youth While Honoring Our Heroes

Honoring The Past, Youth Outreach

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 28, 2025

Honoring a Father’s Legacy With Aluminum Overcast

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

October 10, 2019October 20, 2025

F-117 Stealth Fighter Pilots to Speak at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Three former F-117 Nighthawk pilots will be presenting at the EAA Aviation Museum on Thursday, October 17.

October 2, 2019October 28, 2025

The Women Behind the Lightning

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The EAA Aviation Museum’s P-38 Lightning is an L model of the famous fighter that was built by Rosies. When it rolled down the assembly line in California in June ... Read more

October 2, 2019October 28, 2025

MASH — Memories of a Korean War Helicopter Pilot

Honoring The Past, 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 25, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Former Thunderbird Pilot Col. Chris Stricklin

Podcast

The Green Dot crew sat down with Col. Chris Stricklin to talk about his experience becoming a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a member of the Thunderbirds, ejecting during a ... Read more

September 12, 2019October 20, 2025

Former Thunderbird Pilot Releasing Book, Speaking at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Former U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot Col. Chris Stricklin will be speaking and signing copies of his new book at the EAA Aviation Museum on Friday, September 20.

September 12, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman

Podcast

On a somber special edition of The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Col. Mark Tillman on the 18th anniversary of 9/11 to talk about his experience being the ... Read more

September 5, 2019October 17, 2025

The Story of a WASP Flight Instructor

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

September 5, 2019October 20, 2025

Former Air Force One Pilot to Speak at EAA Museum on September 11

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Former Air Force One pilot Mark Tillman to speak at EAA Aviation Museum on anniversary of 9/11.

September 4, 2019October 17, 2025

U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command at AirVenture 2019

AirVenture

We were thrilled to have three U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command jet demonstration teams perform this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019!

August 29, 2019October 16, 2025

Samuel VanderJagt’s Front Row Seat to History

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past

Samuel VanderJagt was a radio operator and gunner in a Martin B-26 Marauder. His B-26 Hot Rock was assigned to the 397th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. Sam’s story would ... Read more

August 22, 2019October 28, 2025

Heather Penney Discusses 9/11 Experience, Beliefs in TEDx Talk

Member Stories, Why We Fly

EAA board member Heather Penney, EAA 1266991, told her story of being scrambled on September 11, 2001, to protect Washington, D.C., and more in this TEDx talk given in Chelsea ... Read more

July 28, 2019October 20, 2025

Songbird Among Warbirds

AirVenture, 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, 2019October 20, 2025

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

AirVenture, 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, 2019November 3, 2025

A Deserving Salute

AirVenture, Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

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 10, 2019November 3, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Judie Ohm

AirVenture, Member Stories

My book, Turret Tales, would never have been written if it hadn’t been for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2010.

June 26, 2019October 16, 2025

D-Day Plus 75 Exhibit Opens at EAA Aviation Museum

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past

The D-Day Plus 75 exhibit has officially opened in the EAA Aviation Museum.

June 19, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – AC-130 Crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel

Podcast

The Green Dot crew sat down with AC-130 crewmembers Maj. Clay Ten Eyck and Tech. Sgt. Alex Skidgel to discuss their experience flying and operating an AC-130 gunship.

June 13, 2019October 20, 2025

EAA Speaker Series: AC-130 Crew Members

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Two Lockheed AC-130 gunship crew members from the U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing presented about their experiences in one of the Air Force’s primary close air support aircraft ... Read more

June 13, 2019October 16, 2025

Dedicated to Perfection

Honoring The Past, Why We Fly

It was an emotional reunion as a group of Stinsons gathered to honor an old friend.

June 13, 2019November 3, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — John Sullivan

AirVenture, Member Stories

John Sullivan, EAA 1307855, shares his memories of his first AirVenture.

June 6, 2019October 28, 2025

EAA Museum Speaker Series: Jeff Duford

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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.

May 30, 2019November 5, 2025

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

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

May 16, 2019October 16, 2025

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 14, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Loren Zehr

AirVenture, Member Stories

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 brought many firsts for Loren Zehr, EAA 1252656, including visiting Oshkosh for the first time, flying in formation, and participating in the Honor Flight. AirVenture inspired ... Read more

May 9, 2019October 29, 2025

AC-130 Crew Members to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Two AC-130 gunship crew members will present as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series on May 16.

May 8, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Curator Jeff Duford

Podcast

This time on EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew was joined by Jeff Duford, a curator of the National Museum of the United States Air Force, to take a behind-the-scenes ... Read more

May 2, 2019November 6, 2025

The Cross-Country of a Lifetime

EAA Museum, Member Stories, Why We Fly

Arnold Ebneter planned for decades to make an epic solo cross-country flight, and eventually he was able to take that great adventure that so many who pursue aviation dream of.

May 1, 2019October 28, 2025

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

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

April 25, 2019October 17, 2025

One Hundred Years Young

Member Stories, Why We Fly

I asked a 100-year-old World War II bomber pilot if he wanted to go for a gyroplane ride. He said he’d love to, as soon as he was finished with ... Read more

April 24, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Children of the Doolittle Raiders Association Director Jeff Thatcher

Honoring The Past, Podcast

On EAA’s The Green Dot, the crew sat down with Jeff Thatcher, director of the Children of the Doolittle Raiders Association and son of Doolittle Raider David Thatcher, to talk ... Read more

April 16, 2019October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — 16 mm Gun Sight Aiming Point Camera

Attic, EAA Museum

In this month’s episode of EAA’s Attic, we take a look at a gun sight aiming point (GSAP) camera, which was responsible for taking many of the images and film ... Read more

April 10, 2019October 29, 2025

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

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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 3, 2019October 29, 2025

Former AH-64 Helicopter Pilot Presents at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Former Boeing AH-64 Apache pilot Jon Bernstein discussed his experiences flying the U.S. Army’s primary attack helicopter as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series.

April 3, 2019October 28, 2025

A Visit to Tuskegee

Honoring The Past

Driving through the sunny Alabama countryside with my windows down and sunroof open, I was enjoying the breeze and the sights of a rural landscape.

March 27, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — AH-64 Apache Pilot Jon Bernstein

Podcast

On the latest episode of EAA’s The Green Dot podcast, the crew sat down with Jon Bernstein to discuss his unique background in aviation and transitioning from researching and writing ... Read more

March 21, 2019October 28, 2025

Counter Invader Special Kay Really is Special

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 14, 2019October 16, 2025

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

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, 2019October 20, 2025

Former AH-64 Apache Pilot to Present at EAA Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Former AH-64 Apache helicopter pilot Jon Bernstein will present at the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series on March 21.

March 7, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Joel Godston

AirVenture, Member Stories

Joel Godston knew he wanted to be involved in aviation from the age of 9. More than 70 years later, he’s joined the family of annual AirVenture attendees who share ... Read more

February 21, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Dave Francey

AirVenture, Member Stories

In 1997, Dave Francey was part of the flyby crew of a KC-135 and SR-71 over EAA Oshkosh.

February 6, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Ambrose Hugo

AirVenture, Member Stories

Ambrose Hugo, also known as AJ, EAA Lifetime 56898, has been attending AirVenture since 1970, this is his story.

January 24, 2019October 17, 2025

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, 2019October 28, 2025

Memphis Belle Expert to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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

December 20, 2018October 28, 2025

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Why We Fly

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

December 13, 2018October 28, 2025

The Year of the Air Tanker: The History Behind the Tankers That Visited Oshkosh

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Read about the history behind air tankers, which was a large theme at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

October 23, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Air America Pilot Neil Hansen

Honoring The Past, Podcast

Former Air America pilot Neil Hansen sat down with The Green Dot crew to discuss his life and share stories from his time flying for the CIA-run airline, which operated ... Read more

October 9, 2018October 29, 2025

From EAA’s Attic: Link Trainer

Attic, EAA Museum

Flight simulators had to start somewhere, and one of the earliest successful iterations was the Link Trainer with origins dating back to the 1920s.

September 27, 2018October 16, 2025

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.

August 23, 2018November 6, 2025

EAA Chapter 1572 Partners with Peruvian Air Force to Fly Youth

Chapters, Youth Outreach

EAA Chapter 1572 of Lima, Peru, partnered with the Peruvian Air Force to fly 70 Young Eagles in one day.

August 23, 2018October 28, 2025

A Different Kind of VIP

Member Stories, Warbirds

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.

August 9, 2018October 29, 2025

RF-86 Reconnaissance Pilot to Speak at EAA

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Air Force pilot who flew top-secret missions over the Soviet Union will speak about his distinguished career.

August 1, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – KC-135 Tanker Crew

Podcast

Three crewmembers from a KC-135, who heroically risked their aircraft and lives to drag an F-4 Phantom jet to safety after it suffered mechanical issues, came to Oshkosh for a ... Read more

July 28, 2018November 3, 2025

Flying Memorial to the Fallen

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

Red, white, and blue Baron has more than 7,700 names of lost servicemen on it.

July 27, 2018November 3, 2025

Australian Veteran Attends 29th Oshkosh Convention

AirVenture, Member Stories

Bill Babb, EAA 374804, has a lot in common with the average EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attendee. In some ways, he is also very different.

July 19, 2018October 28, 2025

B-17 Veteran Sponsors Flight for Local Teacher

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

July 17, 2018July 18, 2018

The Real Hero of the Piece

Honoring The Past

Bobsie was amazing, and I found her by accident. She was a prop in a photo, a footnote in a caption, just a bit of set dressing in an AirVenture ... Read more

July 3, 2018October 29, 2025

From EAA’s Attic: World War II Bomber Jacket

Attic, EAA Museum

Before becoming hip fashion items, flight jackets were worn by pilots and crew as they maintained, operated, and flew military aircraft in times of both war and peace.

June 12, 2018October 16, 2025

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 23, 2018November 4, 2025

What’s in an N-Number?

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

Most people ask me the standard questions about my Kitfox: Am I the builder, how long was the build time, etc. But no one has ever asked about my N-number.

April 24, 2018October 28, 2025

Growing Up With the B-36

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

April 17, 2018October 28, 2025

Ashes to Ashes: The Final Flight of the P-1

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

The first flight of the title aircraft in the classic aviation film The Flight of the Phoenix would tragically prove to be one of its last.

April 11, 2018November 6, 2025

Seth Holloway – Private Checkride and Naval Academy Milestones

Milestones, Youth Outreach

Seth Holloway recently passed his private checkride and accepting an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.

March 28, 2018October 16, 2025

The Last Helicopter Out of Saigon

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past

Watch Bob Caron, Vietnam War helicopter pilot, speak at the EAA Aviation Museum.

March 12, 2018November 6, 2025

Childhood Dreams Come True for the Kutryk Brothers

EAA Canada, Why We Fly

As boys growing up in Whitehorse, Yukon, Joshua and Matthew Kutryk were like-minded in their interests, not the least of which was their shared dream to become fighter pilots.

March 8, 2018October 28, 2025

Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Bob Caron to Present at Museum Speaker Series

Honoring The Past, Speaker Series

Vietnam helicopter pilot Bob Caron helped evacuate Americans during the fall of Saigon.

February 8, 2018October 28, 2025

Dick Campbell to Present on Battle of Midway

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Speaker Series

Historian Dick Campbell will present on the Battle of Midway, which was a critical victory for the U.S. during World War II.

February 6, 2018November 5, 2025

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.

January 11, 2018November 5, 2025

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 10, 2018October 29, 2025

MIA Project Presenting at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

University of Wisconsin-Madison group helps recover missing WWII-era P-47 in France.

December 13, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Meagan Flannigan

Podcast, Warbirds

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

December 6, 2017October 17, 2025

Waiting for News from Pearl Harbor

Honoring The Past

One family vowed not to celebrate Christmas until they knew their serviceman was safe.

December 6, 2017October 17, 2025

Ol’ Home Week

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, 2017October 28, 2025

He Lived More than Twice

Honoring The Past

Being James Bond wasn’t the coolest thing Ken Wallis ever did.

November 9, 2017October 29, 2025

Navy Fighter Pilot Meagan Flannigan to be Featured in Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Meagan has flown both the F-14 and F-18 during her career and will share her story at the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series on November 16.

October 23, 2017October 28, 2025

Medal of Honor Recipient Bruce Crandall Featured in Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Medal of Honor recipient Bruce Crandall evacuated 70 wounded soldiers by helicopter in the Vietnam War.

September 21, 2017October 28, 2025

A Supreme Life of Dare Deviltry

Honoring The Past

Roscoe Turner looked like a movie star and dressed like a pilot in a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, if there’d ever been such a thing. He set all manner of ... Read more

September 12, 2017November 3, 2025

An Act of Kindness, Returned

Member Stories, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

When 17-year-old Camron Mitchell left an F-4 Phantom model on the wing of a retired fighter pilot’s Mooney M20 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, he expected that the random act ... Read more

September 7, 2017November 4, 2025

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 24, 2017October 28, 2025

The Record Holder of all Record Holders

Honoring The Past

Jackie Cochran is best known for helping found the Womens Airforce Service Pilots, but her aviation career was full of fascinating and remarkable milestones.

August 3, 2017October 17, 2025

F-111 Aardvark Restoration Nearly Complete

Chapters, 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 30, 2017November 3, 2025

First AirVenture at 99 Years Old and Looking Forward to Next

AirVenture, Member Stories

By Frederick A. Johnsen Orville Rogers spent his first 99 years not attending AirVenture. Now he has, and plans to return next year. “It took me 99 years to get ... Read more

July 27, 2017October 17, 2025

UW Oshkosh Grad Flies B-1 to AirVenture

AirVenture

Flying into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the first time is an experience like no other for every general aviation pilot. The same is true for Capt. Jeremy Knutowski, whose first ... Read more

July 26, 2017November 3, 2025

B-52 Crew Has GA Ties

AirVenture, Why We Fly

By Frederick A. Johnsen What do B-52 crew members do for fun when they’re not flying the biggest strategic bomber in the world? Five of the seven crew members who flew ... Read more

July 23, 2017November 3, 2025

D-Day C-47 Shares WWII History at Oshkosh

AirVenture, Vintage

The Commemorative Air Force’s C-47 That’s All, Brother, which led the D-Day invasion into Normandy, is taking a break from its ongoing restoration to attend EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.

July 19, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Lt. Tyler Davies, U.S. Navy Blue Angels No. 6

Podcast

We meet Lt. Tyler Davies, who is currently No. 6 with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Tyler gave great insights into the training routine of the Blues, his personal history ... Read more

July 4, 2017October 29, 2025

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 29, 2017November 5, 2025

When Aviation Runs In Your Family You Do Things Differently

Homebuilding, Member Stories

We Built a Thorp T-18 in Our Wisconsin Basement. But How Did We Get It Out? Reposted with permission from AvGeekery.com By Bill Walton Aviation has been a large part ... Read more

May 21, 2017October 17, 2025

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 3, 2017November 3, 2025

The Pearl – America’s Pearl Harbor Survivor

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 19, 2017October 28, 2025

Blue Angels Spring Training Visit

AirVenture

EAA recently visited the Blue Angels’ spring training in El Centro, California, in preparation for their performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. We can’t wait for their AirVenture debut!

April 13, 2017November 4, 2025

A Florida Foray – Part 1

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

April 7, 2017October 16, 2025

Blue Angels Help Inspire Young Eagles

Chapters, Why We Fly, Youth Outreach

Imperial County Airport in Imperial, California, holds an annual Aviation Day to educate the community about the importance of the airport and increase youth outreach through Young Eagles flights given ... Read more

March 22, 2017October 17, 2025

100 Years of Coast Guard Aviation Celebrated at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture

The United States Coast Guard watches over our waterways, while protecting freedom and saving lives. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 played host to one of the few official centennial celebrations of ... Read more

March 22, 2017October 28, 2025

Two Flight Jackets and One Twist of Fate

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

By John Slemp, EAA 837033 Coincidence: a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection. This definition is restated here as it is central to the story I’m ... Read more

March 14, 2017November 3, 2025

F-18 Pilots Return to Oshkosh

AirVenture, Warbirds

Going to Oshkosh is a memorable experience for anyone in love with aviation. Whether you’ve saved, planned, and dreamed for years to get here or you’re a local who’s been ... Read more

March 9, 2017October 28, 2025

Commemorations Celebrated at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

As important as aircraft are at AirVenture, it is the people involved with aviation, and those who put their lives on the line for our safety, who we took time ... Read more

March 9, 2017November 4, 2025

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, 2017October 17, 2025

Magnificent Boeing Plaza at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture

There’s a sense of awe that comes over you when you see the magnificent aircraft on display every day at AirVenture. Get a peek at the aircraft that visited us ... Read more

February 20, 2017October 28, 2025

Old Glory Honor Flight – AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

EAA, American Airlines, and Old Glory Honor Flight were proud to once again join forces in 2016 to give Vietnam veterans the opportunity to visit the powerful memorials dedicated in ... Read more

February 4, 2017October 17, 2025

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

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

January 19, 2017October 17, 2025

The Spirit of Madison

Honoring The Past

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

December 6, 2016October 28, 2025

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

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

November 23, 2016October 29, 2025

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