Category Archive: Air Shows/Events

Airbus Expects United To Place A380 Order – AVIATION WEEK

United Airlines, now the world's largest, is said to be contemplating the super-heavy A380 for its Asian markets.  Photo: Syed Rashed - OPShots Contributor

United Continental Holdings is contemplating an Airbus A380 order, and while a final deal will take some time, Airbus expects the U.S. airline to adopt the double-decker for its extensive Asian network. Airbus Chief Operating Officer-Customer John Leahy, speaking with Aviation Week yesterday… Read more

Photo: B-17G “Memphis Belle” arrives at Hopkins for the Piston Power Show – OPShots.net

Not the real Memphis Belle, but it does play homage to the legendary bomber.  Photo:  Dave Reed - OPShots Contributor

OPShots contributor Dave Reed captured this nice image of the movie branded “Memphis Belle” as it arrived for the Piston Power Show being held at the I-X Center September 30 – October 2, 2011.  Along with the B-17, other aircraft slated to be on display include: B-25J Medium… Read more

Photo: Restored B-29 “FIFI” graces skies over Oshkosh

What a sound this must have been!  Photo: Andrew Jones - OPShots Contributor

The Commemorative Air Force’s beautifully restored B-29 “FIFI” once again is thrilling audiences around the country, and was caught in this nice pose by Andrew Jones while at AirVenture 2011 in… Read more

Photo: USAF F-16 Overrun at Oshkosh – OPShots.net

Both of these aircraft experienced overruns this day at AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh.   Photo: Craig Maternowski - OPShots.net Contributor

A US Air Force F-16 finished its performance with a bang last Thursday when it overran the runway at Wittman Airfield in Oshkosh, Wisconsin following an aerial display at AirVenture 2011. OPShots contributor Craig Maternowski was on the scene shortly after the incident and captured a pair of… Read more

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