by Megan Esau | Mar 20, 2021 | aviation history, bud anderson, EAA Museum, Honoring The Past, mustang, old crow, p-51, speaker series, warbird, Warbirds, world war ii, wwii
November 23, 2016 – On November 17 the EAA AirVenture Museum was fortunate to host triple ace Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson for the Museum Speaker Series before a crowd of more than 250 people. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included”...
by Chris Henry | Mar 20, 2021 | Air Tours, B-17, History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Warbirds, wwii
The B-17G has a remarkable story. One filled with daring missions and personal sacrifice. More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a remarkable connection to the past and is the most iconic image of World War II. These are stories of those who...
by Hal Bryan | Mar 20, 2021 | History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, military, P-47, Warbirds, wwii
January 19, 2017 – During World War II, thanks in large part to the pervasive patriotism of the day, it was a common occurrence for communities to raise funds to purchase a piece of war materiel, which would then bear that community’s name. Tanks, trucks, and jeeps...
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | Aluminum Overcast, B-17, History, Honoring The Past, Warbirds, wwii
97-year-old Jep Williamson got back in a B-17 cockpit for the first time in more than 70 years. Link To Site
by EAA | Mar 20, 2021 | History, Honoring The Past, Spitfire, Warbirds, wwii
While any warbird brings some history along with it, this particular fighter, a 1942 Spitfire Mk.IX, brought more than its share when it came to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. Link To...
by Sam Oleson | Mar 20, 2021 | EAA Museum, History, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, speaker series, world war ii, wwii
Historian Dick Campbell will present on the Battle of Midway, which was a critical victory for the U.S. during World War II. Link To...
