Tag Archives: warbirds

Rare P-47 Thunderbolt To Join CAF Airbase Georgia’s Fleet of Warbirds

Posted on May 27, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2022 Digital Issue PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is acquiring a rare World War II P-47 Thunderbolt as a long-term restoration project. The P-47 will join the noteworthy … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, JuneJuly 2022, Sections, Sections | Tagged aircraft, aviation, CAF, Commemorative Air Force, Midwest Flyer Magazine, P-47, Thunderbolt, warbirds, World War II | 4 Comments

Tickets now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

Posted on October 28, 2021 by mwflyer

World’s Great Aviation Celebration coming July 25-31 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (October 22, 2021) — Weekly and daily admission tickets for the 69th edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention, are now available … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News | Tagged Air Shows, aircraft, Airplanes, aviation, EAA, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, experimental aircraft, Fly-In, Flying, warbirds | 4 Comments

The Volunteers of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Posted on September 17, 2021 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue This year was a watershed year for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, following the Covid hiatus of 2020. Not only did attendance reach very acceptable heights, the attitude of … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, Features, October/November 2021, People | Tagged Airplanes, Al Barger, aviation, Cassie Bruss, Dan Knutson, EAA, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Flying, Harold Green, International Aerobatic Club, Lori Barger, Mary Knutson, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Mike and Heather Kugel, Morey Airplane Company, pilot, Planes, Seaplanes, Vintage Aircraft, volunteers, warbirds | Leave a comment

Award-Winning Aircraft of AirVenture 2021

Posted on September 17, 2021 by mwflyer

Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Hundreds of gorgeous airplanes are displayed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year in hopes of winning a “Lindy Award.” Only a handful of owners come away with such honors, however. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, EAA & AirVenture, Headlines, Headlines, October/November 2021 | Tagged Award-Winning Aircraft, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Homebuilts, Lindy Award, Midwest Flyer Magazine, rotorcraft, Seaplanes, Ultralights, Vintage, warbirds | Leave a comment

Warbird & Airline Pilot, Randall Lee Sohn

Posted on July 25, 2020 by mwflyer

February 1, 1934 – April 1, 2020 Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The pilot who helped fly the B-29 bomber, later known throughout the world as “FiFi” from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California to Harlingen, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, August/September 2020, Headlines, Headlines | Tagged aircraft, B-29, Commemorative Air Force, FIFI, Midwest Flyer, Randall Lee Sohn, Randy Sohn, warbirds, World War II | Leave a comment

The Person Who Gave EAA Its B-17 − Bill Harrison

Posted on July 24, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The late William (Bill) E. Harrison, EAA Lifetime Member (16556) and Warbirds Member (261), is the person who generously donated the B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1983. … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2020, EAA & AirVenture, People, Sections, Sections | Tagged Air Races, B-17 Aluminum Overcast, Bill Harrison, EAA, EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame, Midwest Flyer, warbirds, William E. Harrison | Leave a comment

EAA BRINGS AVIATION COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR EAA SPIRIT OF AVIATION WEEK ON JULY 21-25

Posted on June 5, 2020 by mwflyer

Whole spectrum of recreational aviation featured as #EAAtogether EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 5, 2020) — The Experimental Aircraft Association is showcasing the whole spectrum of flight this summer in a virtual way, as EAA Spirit of Aviation … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News | Tagged aerobatics, aircraft, aviation, EAA, EAA Spirit of Aviation Week, Experimental Aircraft Association, Hangar flying, Homebuilts, Jack J. Pelton, Midwest Flyer, Pilot Proficiency, ultralight aircraft, Vintage Aircraft, warbirds | Leave a comment

Wairbirds I Have Flown (In)

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Last fall, I wrote an article on “warbirds” for a national aviation organization. One question arose: Have I ever flown in a warbird? My response was yes! But … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, The Left Seat | Tagged Air Force Cessna O-2 Skymasters, Air Force L-19, April/May 2020, Bird Dog, Bob Worthington, C-47, Cessna 337, Columns, Fairchild C-119, Flying Boxcar, general aviation pilot, Marine R4D, Midwest Flyer, military aircraft, Oscar Deuce, The Left Seat, UH-1B Huey helicopter, Under Fire with ARVN Infantry, warbirds, WWII | Leave a comment

AirVenture 2013… Looking Back & Looking Forward!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

by Jim LaMalfa Dave Weiman, Contributing Editor Standing at the main gates to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, July 29 thru August 4, one had to recognized and give thanks to the efforts of a young National Guard aircraft mechanic named … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2013 | Tagged AirVenture, Avidyne, B25, Bob Hoover, Cessna Aircraft Company, Chicago, Cirrus, Daher-Socata, Dave Weiman, EAA, EAA Young Eagles, Epic Aircraft, Flight Design, Ford Motor Company, Garmin avionics, Honda Aircraft Company, HondaJet aircraft, Jack Pelton, Jim LaMalfa, Kirby Chambliss, LSA, Michimasa Fujino-san, Paul H. Poberezny, PBY Catalina, Piper Meridian, RANS S20 Raven, Red Bull, Rotec, Sean D. Tucker, SkyReach "Bush Cat", warbirds, Yves “Jetman” Rossy | Leave a comment

Family, Friends & Fantastic Flying Machines… EAA Celebrates 60th Fly-In Convention

Posted on September 28, 2012 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower set the tone for the week to come, July 23 thru July 29, 2012 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with enthusiasm and confidence for EAA’s 60th annual fly-in convention. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2012 | Tagged aircraft, AirVenture, aviation, B-29, Boogie Knights, Cessna, Cirrus, Dave Weiman, Dick VanGrunsven, EAA, FIFI, floatplanes, Ford Motor Company, George Lucas, Maura Hightower, Phil Vassar, Piper J-3 Cub, Red Tails, Rod Hightower, RV, Seaplanes, Steve Miller Band, Tuskegee Airmen, ulatralights, warbirds | Leave a comment