Forgotten Field wrote:
If you have not been to this event, as I have for the past 27 years except for 2020, you are missing an incredible experience. The ground displays are incredible, the access to the warbirds is excellent, and you will not be disappointed. There is no better show which portrays the time period of WWII in such an immersive way. Yes, you will be hot, yes, you have to walk, yes, it is very well attended. But you will never, anywhere, see a better air show which plays out in the context as it plays out here, surrounded by 1000's (yes, 1000's) of WWII reenactors, their vehicles, equipment, and an incredible deep knowledge of this time period. If you come out, you can meet me and stop by to see my friend's new Cessna Crane (restored as a C-78), parked next door to my other friend's Sherman Tank (steel tracks, and therefore only static this year). Don't miss it! You will not be disappointed.
I second this comment. I road-tripped to Reading from the Midwest last year and it was one of the best warbird-related experiences I've had. I was initially a little disappointed in the aircraft list because it was mostly aircraft I'd seen before, but the amount of action and setting made up for it. The only lull in the action during my three days there was during a brief rain shower on Friday. Outside of the afternoon airshow, there are ride aircraft constantly coming and going and plenty to see on the ground. Even if you're not into re-enactors, there are tons of cool vehicles on display. I particularly enjoyed the Seabee display. I love that nearly all aircraft types are highlighted in the airshow, from L-birds and primary trainers all the way through fighters, bombers and transports.
I won't make it this year, but plan to make regular trips every 2-3 years going forward. It's absolutely worth it, even if you've seen most of the aircraft before.
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