Only in Oshkosh will you live seven straight days of world-class aerobatics, history coming alive through airplanes from all eras of flight filling the skies, fun into the night, camaraderie with fellow aviation enthusiasts, and much, much more. 

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 features nine air shows over seven days, including night airshows. This is the 69th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA.

Oshkosh favourites for will include aerobatic champions and military aerial demonstrations for the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.

The daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher and Pratt & Whitney, while the Wednesday, July 27, night air show and fireworks are presented by Covington Aircraft.  On Saturday, July 30, night air show and fireworks will be presented by WACO Aircraft Corporation.

Specific activities and aircraft will include fly-bys, static displays, and presentations throughout AirVenture week, including evening programs at EAA’s Theater in the Woods.

Some of the aircraft will also fly as part of the daily air shows that are always favourites among AirVenture attendees.

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of U.S. Air Force

The 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force will be one of the highlights of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. The U.S. Air Force was created on September 18, 1947, as part of the National Security Act.

U.S. military air operations date back to the Civil War, when balloons were first used as reconnaissance platforms. In the early 1900s, the Army’s Signal Corps was tasked with “all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines and all kindred subjects.” The first aero squadron, as it was then known, became active in 1913 and saw its first combat duty in 1916.

Today, the Air Force has more than 325,000 personnel and more than 5,000 aircraft. The Air Force also has incorporated an increasing number of unmanned aerial systems as part of its inventory, and continues development of new aerial technology to meet current operational demands.

WomenVenture

“Be Bold” is the theme and focus of WomenVenture activities as they celebrate the 15th year of programming that encourages and supports women in aviation at EAA AirVenture 2022.

The Yellow Ribbon Honour Flight

EAA is collaborating with Old Glory Honour Flight and American Airlines to coordinate this event for the first time since 2019 on the Friday, July 29^th.

Veterans from the Vietnam War will be honoured as they travel to Washington D.C. to tour war memorials at no cost to them. The veterans will return to Oshkosh at the conclusion of the Friday afternoon air show and thousands of people will welcome them back home and give them the recognition they deserve.

2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh begins on Monday 25 July and ends on Sunday 31 July.

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