Category: Aviation History

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...

Del Laughery’s Wide-Ranging Look at the 2026 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Celebration

Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns during an afternoon AirVenture air show  Photos by Del Laughery Del Laughery roamed the Oshkosh airport all week during AirVenture; here are some of his views of the spectacular aviation celebration.  Melissa Burns awaits...

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2026 WAS ANOTHER RECORD-SETTING EVENT

  Information courtesy of the EAA, random AirVenture photos by Ken Kula Here are official press releases from the Experimental Aircraft Association with some of the record-breaking results from AirVenture Oshkosh 2026: EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2026 RECORDS SET AT...

MISS DOLLY

In 2004 The 134th Air Refueling Wing unveiled “Miss Dolly”—a KC-135 featuring Dolly Parton in stars and stripes, with the words “For God and Country.” Dolly herself attended the unveiling, signed the artwork, and performed for the airmen and...

World War II Weekend 2026

Story and photos by Shawn Byers The Mid Atlantic Air Museum hosted its 36th Annual World War II Weekend on June 4, 5 and 6 at Reading Regional Airport. This is one of the three annual air shows I...

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