Tag Archive: Events/Air Shows

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

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 Oshkosh.

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

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 images that show the end result. You …

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Photo: Thunder Over Michigan Airshow Provides Thrills

This General Motors built Grumman TBM Avenger was just one of many warbirds present at this years show at Detroit’s Willow Run airport (KYIP).  This years show highlighted 100 Years of Naval Aviation and featured an impressive lineup of aircraft.   Two of our photographers were lucky enough to attend the show and have presented …

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‘World’s greatest aviation celebration’ landing in Oshkosh – Chicago Sun-Times

For car racing fans, “Indy” means something special.  For those who like to play the ponies, it’s Churchill Downs.  And for aviation enthusiasts, the magic word is Oshkosh. One week each summer, about half a million aircraft aficionados of all ages descend on this central Wisconsin city for what’s billed as the world’s greatest aviation …

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