Warbirds

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 2, 2025October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Fabric From WWI German Aircraft

Attic, EAA Museum

This piece originally ran in the August 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. This piece of fabric was salvaged from a downed German aircraft from World War I. ... 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

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

The Maestro

AirVenture

By Jim Roberts While enjoying the aerial ballet and symphony of sound during the daily air show, have you ever wondered who the conductor is? That would be the air ... Read more

July 23, 2025October 20, 2025

Happy Birthday, Dragon Lady!

AirVenture, Warbirds

Story and Photography By Jim Roberts Conceived by Lockheed’s C. L. “Kelly” Johnson and built at his Skunk Works, the U-2 first flew in July 1955 and has served faithfully ... 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

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 24, 2025October 20, 2025

Mosquito Mission

Member Stories, Why We Fly

By Gustavo J. Mas, EAA Lifetime 853532 I had just recently moved to Florida’s Gulf Coast and was enjoying some early morning salt water fishing near New Pass on Fort ... 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

January 16, 2025October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Discussing B-25J Miss Mitchell

Podcast, Warbirds

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Ike are joined by Amy and Jim Lauria of the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing to discuss the North American B-25J ... 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

November 7, 2024October 20, 2025

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

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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 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

August 15, 2024October 31, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight — Gale Guilette

EAA Museum, Volunteers

This piece originally ran in the July 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Gale Guilette, EAA 128629, is helping keep aviation history alive, one sheet of metal at a ... Read more

August 1, 2024October 28, 2025

EAA’s Attic — XP-51 Ammo Can

Attic, EAA Museum

This piece originally ran in the June 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. This XP-51 ammo can is an original component from the EAA Aviation Museum’s North American XP-51 ... Read more

July 27, 2024October 17, 2025

Magic Carpet Ride

AirVenture

By Jim Roberts If you came of age in the ’70s and ’80s, chances are your image of a helicopter stems from the iconic opening scene in the television series ... Read more

July 26, 2024October 17, 2025

The Sound of Freedom

AirVenture, 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 26, 2024October 20, 2025

Pretty (and Strong) in Pink

AirVenture, Why We Fly

By Angela Satterlee The pink airplane that can be spotted from around the grounds is the first of its kind, making its world debut at AirVenture 2024. With a fresh ... Read more

July 25, 2024October 28, 2025

Replica Fighters Association

AirVenture, Warbirds

By Robbie Culver In my dreams, I fly a World War I Sopwith Camel. I’m wearing a leather flying coat emblazoned with my squadron’s emblem, a leather helmet, and goggles, ... 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 20, 2025

From Adversity to Purpose

AirVenture, Member Stories

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 24, 2024October 16, 2025

You’d Be ‘Plum Crazy’ Not to Fall in Love With Benzing’s P-51

AirVenture, Member Stories

By Barbara A. Schmitz Vicky Benzing wanted to fly a P-51 so bad that she took the training course to get qualified in the Mustang in hopes that someone would ... Read more

July 23, 2024October 16, 2025

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 22, 2024October 17, 2025

Two-Thirds Scale TTP38 Volar’s Lightning

AirVenture, Homebuilding

By Robbie Culver EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh is a showcase for aircraft that are not found anywhere else. This year, an example of that is Jim and Mitzi O’Hara’s TTP38 Volar’s ... Read more

July 21, 2024October 16, 2025

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, 2024October 16, 2025

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, 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

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 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 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

May 2, 2024October 28, 2025

Two Historic Aircraft Take to the California Sky

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

Todd and Kelley Whitaker, EAA 1571783 and 1571782, took to the California sky to capture two historic aircraft: P-47D Bonnie and P-51D Goldfinger, capturing Bonnie over the Golden Gate Bridge ... Read more

January 11, 2024October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — Martin B-10 Fuel Tank

Attic, EAA Museum

When it entered service in 1934, the Martin B-10 was a revolution in bomber design. Faster than many fighters of the day, the B-10 featured an all-metal airframe, enclosed cockpits, ... Read more

November 2, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — F-104 Throttle Assembly

Attic, EAA Museum

This throttle assembly was fitted to a Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, serial No. 56-0763. This particular aircraft spent much of its service life based at the USAF Flight Test Center at ... Read more

August 21, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA Chapter 1098 at Tinker Air Force Base Air Show

Chapters

The Tinker Air Force Base Air Show was held on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. The air show hit their 100,000 people capacity crowd both days. This was ... 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

July 30, 2023October 31, 2025

A Flying Flogger

AirVenture, Warbirds

While rare, and in some cases unique, airplanes are a relatively common occurrence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, this year’s event has proven to be exceptional for head-turning, “what the heck ... Read more

July 29, 2023October 31, 2025

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 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 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 12, 2023October 28, 2025

Old Friends Reunited

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

Whether it is in our museum or on the road, it is always wonderful to have a moment to talk with someone associated with an aircraft type that we have ... 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 22, 2023October 16, 2025

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, 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 18, 2023October 29, 2025

EAA’s Attic — B-2 Torpedo Director Sight

Attic, EAA Museum

The B-2 Torpedo Director was an optical, illuminated sight used on U.S. Army Air Forces medium bombers. It could be installed on the A-20 Havoc, the B-25 Mitchell, and the ... Read more

April 6, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Basler Turbo President Joe Varkoly

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Chris are joined by Basler Turbo Conversions President Joe Varkoly.

March 22, 2023October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Steve and Jane Hinton, Planes of Fame Air Museum

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Steve and Jane Hinton of Planes of Fame Air Museum.

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 8, 2023October 16, 2025

Basler Turbo President to Present at Museum Speaker Series

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Joe Varkoly, Basler Turbo Conversions president, will speak about the process of converting World War II-era DC-3s and C-47s into modern, turbine-powered BT-67s on Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. ... Read more

October 27, 2022October 28, 2025

Repurposing History

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

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

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 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

July 31, 2022October 31, 2025

Tin Lizzie

AirVenture, Warbirds

North America’s only flying Lysander visits Oshkosh

July 30, 2022October 22, 2025

A Fitting Tale

AirVenture, Member Stories

In the constellation of single-engine aircraft built by the Lockheed Corporation between 1927 and 1934 (Vega, AirExpress, Sirius, Orion, and Altair), most were wood. But Lockheed built thirteen metal airframes: ... Read more

July 30, 2022October 31, 2025

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.

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

July 26, 2022October 28, 2025

Air Boss!

AirVenture

It takes a dedicated crew to safely pull off a production this size, and each has their own motivation for being here. Wayne sums it up best with the adage, ... 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

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

May 5, 2022October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot — Saving North American’s Archives

Podcast

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom were joined by Ken Jungeberg and AirCorps Aviation’s Ester Aube to discuss the pair’s work saving and preserving original North ... 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 6, 2022October 16, 2025

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, 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.

February 17, 2022October 29, 2025

When Berlin Express Came to Rockford

Chapters, Warbirds

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

February 10, 2022October 16, 2025

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 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 12, 2022October 31, 2025

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

Podcast

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, 2021October 17, 2025

Life From Below a Bomber

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

December 16, 2021October 29, 2025

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, 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 12, 2021October 29, 2025

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 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 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 26, 2021October 29, 2025

A Newbie’s Guide to Sport Aviation

Tips

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

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 16, 2025

New Coffee Company Supports Warbird Restoration

AirVenture, 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, 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 31, 2021October 16, 2025

Best of British

AirVenture, Member Stories, Warbirds

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

July 30, 2021October 17, 2025

A Great Big Little Bomber

Homebuilding, Member Stories

“It’s just an airplane.” That’s how the late Jack Bally, EAA 348338, a lifelong pilot and builder, described his one-third scale replica of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress — just ... Read more

July 28, 2021October 16, 2025

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, 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.

July 27, 2021October 16, 2025

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.

July 16, 2021October 22, 2025

Airberta Air Rally Day 2

EAA Canada, Member Stories

Dennis continues his series of updates from the first ever Airberta Air Rally.

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

May 18, 2021October 31, 2025

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, 2021October 16, 2025

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, 2021October 29, 2025

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, 2021October 28, 2025

Photo Highlights from SUN ‘n FUN 2021

Why We Fly

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 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 29, 2025

Tour Stop Challenges Are No Match For EAAers

Chapters, Warbirds

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

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 25, 2021October 28, 2025

Samantha the Riveter

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

A young A&P in California is channeling her inner “Rosie the Riveter” at an aircraft restoration shop.

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 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

February 18, 2021October 17, 2025

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.

February 4, 2021October 17, 2025

A New Home for the Hagerstown Aviation Museum

Honoring The Past

The Hagerstown Aviation Museum in Hagerstown, Maryland, showcases a number of Fairchild aircraft developed and produced in the local area.

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

December 10, 2020October 28, 2025

SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival Photos

Why We Fly

EAA paid a visit to the SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival and Car Show in Lakeland, Florida, on December 4-5. Here are some of our favorite photos from this ... Read more

November 19, 2020October 16, 2025

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, 2020October 31, 2025

H Is For Heirloom

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.

October 22, 2020October 31, 2025

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

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

Jason Capra — C-53 Restorer

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 13, 2020October 28, 2025

Wow, That Really Was An Air Show

Why We Fly

An airshow in Ontario gets creative.

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 16, 2025

Giving Personality to a Vietnam Warbird

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The Good Widow Mrs. Jones gets a makeover.

September 10, 2020October 31, 2025

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

Jim ‘Zack’ Olzacki — Warbirds President

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, 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.

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

May 28, 2020October 16, 2025

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, 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 22, 2020October 16, 2025

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 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 12, 2020October 29, 2025

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

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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

January 30, 2020October 31, 2025

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

Podcast

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

December 18, 2019October 31, 2025

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

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, 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

December 4, 2019October 20, 2025

EAA Receives 4 Diorama Donations

EAA Museum

Harold and Gloria Kintzle’s late son, Shawn Kintzle, 56, EAA 337064, had just one dying wish: that his dioramas be donated and displayed at EAA.

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 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 30, 2019October 17, 2025

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 16, 2025

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 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 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 16, 2025

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, 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

August 14, 2019October 28, 2025

Our Hike Into the British Columbia Bush to the Canso Bomber Wreckage

EAA Canada, Member Stories

At 2300 on the night of February 10, 1945, a Royal Canadian Air Force Consolidated PBV-1A* Catalina serial No. 11007, also known as the Canso, took off from RCAF Tofino ... 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 24, 2019October 28, 2025

Poberezny Salute

AirVenture, Honoring The Past

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, 2019October 17, 2025

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

AirVenture, Member Stories

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, 2019October 17, 2025

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, 2019October 20, 2025

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

AirVenture, EAA Museum

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 20, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Don Alesi

AirVenture, Member Stories

Don Alesi, EAA 371460, first attended EAA Oshkosh with his brother in 1978 and since then he has made many fond memories, including celebrating a wedding anniversary at EAA Oshkosh ... Read more

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 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.

June 6, 2019October 28, 2025

An Aluminum Overcast Over Tennessee

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

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, 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 16, 2019October 16, 2025

5,000 Miles in a Spitfire

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 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 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

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

May 1, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Michael Fuller

AirVenture, Member Stories

Michael Fuller, EAA 290830, recalls EAA Oshkosh memories from 1987.

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 16, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Jordan Ashley

AirVenture, Member Stories

Jordan Ashley, EAA 864471, took his first airplane ride when he was less than a year old and started attending EAA Oshkosh at just 5 years old. He has attended ... Read more

April 11, 2019October 28, 2025

Aviation Splendor at SUN ‘n FUN 2019

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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 14, 2019October 28, 2025

More Firepower Needed for War in New Guinea

Honoring The Past, 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

March 7, 2019October 31, 2025

Steven Hinton Speaks at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

Steven Hinton, a seven-time national air racing champion and pilot of the world’s fastest propeller-driven, piston-powered aircraft, recently spoke at the EAA Aviation Museum about his career as part of ... Read more

February 27, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Jenny Orvis

AirVenture, Volunteers

Longtime volunteer Jenny Orvis said that on her first visit to AirVenture she was overwhelmed by the number of airplanes and people, but she loved it.

February 27, 2019October 31, 2025

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

Podcast

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, 2019October 28, 2025

Old, Loud, Fast, and Proud

AirVenture, Warbirds

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

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 18, 2019October 28, 2025

The Restoration of Gipsy Moth C-GZIE

EAA Canada, Honoring The Past, Warbirds

The story of the Gipsy Moth C-GZIE restoration.

February 18, 2019October 28, 2025

Canadians Check Out the Aviation Scene in Hawaii

EAA Canada, Member Stories, 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 13, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Michael Urban

AirVenture, Member Stories

Michael Urban, EAA 116285, has attended every EAA Oshkosh since 1974, this is his story.

February 13, 2019October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Memphis Belle Expert Dr. Harry Friedman

Honoring The Past, Podcast

EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with Dr. Harry Friedman to discuss the Memphis Belle’s history.

February 7, 2019October 28, 2025

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

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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

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 23, 2019October 28, 2025

Stories of Oshkosh — Jerry Burke

AirVenture, Member Stories

Jerry Burke, EAA 365400, has been attending AirVenture since 1970 and this is his story.

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 19, 2018October 31, 2025

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

Honoring The Past, Podcast

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

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.

November 15, 2018October 28, 2025

EAA Celebrates 2018 Halls of Fame Inductees

EAA Museum, Member Stories

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, 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, 2018October 28, 2025

Chino!

Warbirds

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

November 8, 2018October 28, 2025

Another Special Saturday Stunned Crowds in Oshkosh

AirVenture

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, 2018October 31, 2025

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

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 28, 2025

The Ultimate Toy Box

Honoring The Past, Member Stories

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 15, 2018October 17, 2025

Paying Back a Debt

EAA Museum, Youth Outreach

Giving a young person a unique experience in a B-17 reminded EAA staffer Chris Henry of the days when he was the one who needed doors opened for him.

October 11, 2018October 28, 2025

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

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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

October 4, 2018October 20, 2025

Swinging the Night Away 1940s Style in EAA’s Eagle Hangar

EAA Museum, Honoring The Past

Take a look through some of the photos taken during September Swing on September 29!

October 4, 2018October 28, 2025

A Very Special Avenger

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, 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.

September 27, 2018October 28, 2025

The Doc Experience

Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds

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

September 13, 2018October 28, 2025

Air-to-Airs at AirVenture

AirVenture

If you’re looking for your air-to-air photography fix, we’ve got you covered! Here are some of our favorite air-to-air photos shot by EAA photographers during the week of EAA AirVenture ... Read more

September 6, 2018October 28, 2025

XP-82 – Fate, Circumstance, Necessity

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.

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.

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.

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 24, 2018October 28, 2025

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

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, 2018October 16, 2025

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, 2018October 29, 2025

The Restorers Anniversary to be Celebrated at EAA Museum

EAA Museum, Speaker Series

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, 2018October 17, 2025

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, 2018October 28, 2025

EAA Visits Planes of Fame 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, 2018October 16, 2025

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, 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 19, 2018October 28, 2025

SUN ‘n FUN 2018 Recap

Why We Fly

Wandering the grounds and watching the air shows, the EAA staff captured much of SUN ‘n FUN — here are just a few of our favorites.

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 10, 2018October 28, 2025

A Canadian Trip to the 1991 Reno Air Races

EAA Canada

By Mike Davenport, EAA 89102 Back in 1991, my friend Jim McRae and I decided to drive from Vancouver, Canada, to Reno, Nevada, to see the 28th National Championship Air ... Read more

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 1, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Keegan Chetwynd

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, 2018October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Sandbar Mitchell Restorers

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 3, 2018October 28, 2025

Preserving Aviation History, Mentoring the Next Aviation Generation

Honoring The Past, Warbirds, Youth Outreach

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

December 20, 2017October 29, 2025

P-12 Replica Comes to EAA Museum With Help From Chapter 17

Chapters, EAA Museum

EAA Chapter 17 helps disassemble a family’s P-12 replica for delivery to the EAA Aviation Museum.

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 16, 2025

Stories to Tell: Spitfire Mk. IX

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, 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.

October 27, 2017October 17, 2025

B-17 History Lessons

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

September 20, 2017October 31, 2025

EAA’s The Green Dot – Adam and Kara White

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

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 9, 2017October 16, 2025

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, 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 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 23, 2017October 16, 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 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 1, 2017October 17, 2025

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, 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 11, 2017October 28, 2025

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

Honoring The Past, Warbirds

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

April 20, 2017October 16, 2025

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.

March 16, 2017October 28, 2025

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

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, 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 14, 2017October 17, 2025

F-18 Pilots Return to Oshkosh

AirVenture

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 2, 2017October 28, 2025

Grasshoppers Land at AirVenture 2016

AirVenture, Warbirds

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 20, 2017October 17, 2025

From the Hangar Floor: Canadian PBY to Fly Again Soon

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, 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

February 4, 2017October 28, 2025

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

From The Hangar Floor, Honoring The Past, 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, 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

January 5, 2017October 17, 2025

A Legacy Continues

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, 2017October 28, 2025

Remembering Bob Hoover – The Greatest Ever

Aerobatics, Honoring The Past

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, 2016October 17, 2025

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, 2016October 17, 2025

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 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

December 1, 2016October 17, 2025

Saving a Tiger Moth

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, 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

October 11, 2016October 17, 2025

Fun in Any Scale

Warbirds

On Friday, August 19, several EAA staffers spent the afternoon immersed in RC models at Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest, an annual event held at Wellnitz Field near Fond ... Read more