Category: Aviation History

THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM: A LOOK AT THE BERLIN AIRLIFT HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS C-54 SKYMASTER

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski Another one of the many highlights of AirVenture 2026 was a visit by the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation’s C-54D Skymaster N500EJ. This C-54D serial number 22178 was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft down in...

Air Freighters – Propeller Driven Scrapbook

This Universal Airlines’ DC-6B freighter likely hauled auto parts during the 1980s and 1990s Photos by Scott Jankowski and Ken Kula Here’s a scrapbook of “older” air freighters (and newer ones too) which are propeller-driven. Whether they’re radial piston...

142nd Wing / Oregon Air National Guard F-15EX Eagle II’s at Nellis Air Force Base for Live Munitions Training

Story and photos by Ken Middleton 142nd Wing / Oregon Air National Guard F-15EX Eagle II’s at Nellis Air Force Base for Live Munitions Training 31 August / 1-2 September 2026 When I heard the F15EX Eagle II’s of...

A LOOK AT THE PROP AND ROTOR DRIVEN WARBIRDS OF AIRVENTURE 2026

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski AirVenture always features an amazing and varied array of all types of Warbirds spanning many different eras. In this article we will focus on the propeller and rotor powered warbirds that were present...

Antiques, Classics and Contemporary Aircraft at AirVenture 2026

1935 PASPED SKYLARK W1 Photos by Ken Kula The EAA’s Vintage Aircraft Association presents a huge amount of aviation history each year during the AirVenture Oshkosh celebration of flight. Hundreds of privately-owned or museum-maintained aircraft arrive at Wittman Regional...

A STEP BACK IN TIME, A LOOK AT A DOUGLAS CLASSIC

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski with additional photos courtesy of Mr. Del Laughery EAA AirVenture always brings together a wide array and variety of unique aircraft, 2026 had several first-time visitors that fit into this category. One of...

AIRVENTURE 2026

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski EAA, Oshkosh, AirVenture it is called many things, but to many Aviation Enthusiasts we call it homecoming week. AirVenture 2026 was held from July 20th to July 26th and saw another record-breaking attendance...

Bomb Town Genny

Story and photos by Shawn Byers The National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, New York held its annual “Greatest Show on Turf” air show on the 11th and 12th of July 2026. Although I live out of state, this is...

KC-135 LIBERTY!

The 186th Air Refueling Wing unveiled new tail design artwork on one of the KC-135R aircraft assigned to the Wing on September 22, 2026. The artwork showcases the Wing’s Mississippi roots and Meridian’s aviation heritage. Tail art traces its...

Last Run for the Greyhound

Story and photos by Shawn Byers The Grumman C-2A Greyhound, also known as “The COD” for Carrier Onboard Delivery, has retired after more than 60 years in service to the United States Navy. Naval Air Station Norfolk held a...

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Speaks at AirVenture Oshkosh

Just like the Zepplin behind him that ushered in a new chapter in manned flight, NASA’s Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke about current and future missions which will push the boundaries of flight as we know them.  Story and photos by...

Southwest Airlines Independence One Displayed at AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

All photos © John Freedman, story from Southwest Airlines media releases and Ken Kula Southwest Airlines provided a big boost to the 2026 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh salute to America’s 250th birthday, displaying their B-737 MAX 8 airliner named Independence...

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