Heroes and historic military aircraft have their stories shared at Warbirds in Review during EAA Air

OSHKOSH, WI - Get ready for a journey through 80 years of aviation and military history as Warbirds in Review returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. This unparalleled presentation series will run from July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport during the 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association's iconic fly-in convention.

Warbirds in Review offers twice-daily sessions, providing an "up close and personal" look at historic airplanes alongside the pilots and owners who know them best. These sessions take place on the Warbirds in Review aircraft ramp in the EAA Warbirds of America area and are open to all AirVenture attendees.

"Warbirds in Review brings together veterans, aviation legends, and unique aircraft that you won't find together anywhere else," said Connie Bowlin, past president of the EAA Warbirds of America and organizer of the series. "These veterans often downplay their heroism, but their stories are powerful, insightful, and essential for the public to hear."

This year's lineup features aircraft and personalities from WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam. The schedule, as of May 24, 2024 (subject to change), includes:

Monday, July 22

- 10 a.m.: Stinson L-5 Sentinel - Captain (Ret.) Steve Seal and Chad Hill, Artist and Historian, Dijanjo Studios

- 1 p.m.: Cessna L-19 Bird Dog - Gerry Asher, Fort Worth Aviation Museum and Colonel (Ret.) Charlie Finch, Catkiller 19

Tuesday, July 23

- 10 a.m.: Cessna A-37 Dragonflys - Colonel (Ret.) Hank Hoffman, Mark Peterson, Colonel (Ret.) Jon "Huggy" Huggins, and Charlie Largay

- 1 p.m.: North American P-51B and P-51D "OLD CROW" Mustangs - A celebration of life for Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, who passed away on May 17, 2024.

Wednesday, July 24

- 10 a.m.: de Havilland Mosquito, Hawker Hurricane, and Supermarine Spitfire - Flight Lieutenant (Ret.) Colin S. Bell, Rod Lewis, Stew Dawson, Dave Hadfield, and Joe Cosmano

- 1 p.m.: Beechcraft T-34 Mentor and North American T-28 Trojan Trainers 75th Anniversary - Paul Walters, Mick "Thor" Thorstenson, Dan Kirkland, Tom Donovan, and Jim Rohlf

Thursday, July 25

- 10 a.m.: Douglas C-47 Skytrain - Eric Zipkin, Leader of the D-Day Squadron

- 1 p.m.: Curtiss-Wright Helldiver and Republic P-47 Thunderbolt - Fagen Fighters WWII Museum

Friday, July 26

- 10 a.m.: Beechcraft T-34 Mentor - Chief Warrant Officer Two (Ret.) Walt Fricke, Founder, CEO, and AirBoss, Veterans Airlift Command

- 1 p.m.: Parade - Veterans Tribute

Saturday, July 27

- 10 a.m.: Little Friend "P-51" - Major (Ret.) Lucky Luckadoo - "Masters of the Air" (Pending)

- 1 p.m.: Fairchild PT-26 - Kevin Korterud, Danielle Reese, and Dave Holden - members of the CAF Buckeye Wing

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is celebrated as "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" and serves as EAA's annual membership convention. For more information, including advance ticket and camping purchases, visit [www.EAA.org/airventure](http://www.EAA.org/airventure). For additional details on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit [www.EAA.org](http://www.EAA.org). Stay updated with immediate news at [www.twitter.com/EAA](http://www.twitter.com/EAA).
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