The Unofficial Oshkosh 2017 Thread

[StangStung]

I just want to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of those posting commentary/pics from OSH. I was all set to go this year and work got in the way, which was a pretty bitter pill to swallow. Being able to live it through the eyes of those who are there (this year, and past years too) goes a long way.

Cheers to you all!

[slinky]

Any early predictions for the warbird award winners (to be announced tonight)? Even with the A-20 and Collings Spitfire, I know I'm not alone in thinking the Fagens should definitely get Grand Champion WWII with their SNJ - what an amazing restoration by Mark Denest and his team. Pat Harker's L-5 is an absolute stunner too - perhaps a Grand Champion in the post-WWII category. It was great to see the CAF Dixie Wing P-63A also entered in the judging, as it too is a fantastic restoration. Of course, as I recall, more points will be awarded to the rarer/more difficult to restore types.

For the few that don't use Facebook or follow AirCorps Aviation, they have made some neat videos from Oshkosh over this past week...

Here's a detailed walk-around of the Fagen SNJ (as complete/authentically original as there ever has been for a T-6/SNJ restoration - I love the early gun camera in the wing and the target camera(s) mounted in the aft cockpit - everywhere you look it is just all there): https://www.facebook.com/aircorpsaviati ... 883068790/

The color scheme worn by the Fagen SNJ, and for which it is restored/configured to match, is that of an SNJ that saw combat duty in the Pacific, assigned to Marine Air Group 11, based at Turtle Bay Strip, Espirtu Santo, New Hebrides in the fall of 1943. https://www.flickr.com/photos/133697406 ... 61/sizes/l

A close look at the Boeing YL-15, with the owner, Keith Brunquist, discussing some aspects of the aircraft. It was disassembled in Alaska, where it is based, and trucked down to Blaine, Minnesota and reassembled at Pat Harker's/C&P Aviation (who, as I recall, also has a L-15 project), before flying into Oshkosh this past Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/aircorpsaviati ... 406868071/

A detailed walk-around of the P-51D "Sierra Sue II", which is aging-in quite well/growing some nice patina throughout from the past 3-years, as it is a regular flyer, with authentic/original type primers (not modern primers/paints as you see in other restorations) that chips and scuffs quite easily, just as originally: https://www.facebook.com/aircorpsaviati ... 159737529/

The only link I could get to open was the flickr one..... it says Sorry, this content isn't available right now.

[kenair]

I took this photo Saturday evening (July 22) that gave me that awesomeness of OSHKOSH feeling, just Doc and I on Boeing Plaza as the sun sets, it was magical! My 10th trip to OSH, a 13 hour drive each way, this year was very good, if you have never been to OSH, make plans to go and DO IT.
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[Cubs2jets]

just Doc and I on Boeing Plaza as the sun sets

Errrrrr...Uhhhhhh... Just Doc and you and 7(?) other people on Boeing Plaza... (LOL !!)

Nice picture. 13 hours driving shows dedication. Good on you.

C2j

[hurricane_yank]

My 10th trip to OSH

My 25th consecutive year of attending and my fathers 45th.

[garbs]

Been there since 1974 - 43 years by my count. Since I started with Cobras, might as well continue:













Never did see the P-39 fly when I was out on the line. Regarding the judging questions earlier in this thread, my understanding is that any type with 3 examples gets a "Best" trophy. Some types may get mixed together like CJ-6A's and Yak-52's. The Judges' Choice awards are like winning a Wild Card spot - good enough for a trophy but not the best of that type. I will happily stand corrected.

[MilitaryAttractions]

Of all the things I got to see and do at Oshkosh this year, one thing will truly be remembered most. Meeting Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, the last remaining survivor of the Doolittle Raid



Video https://youtu.be/b9dxaXorkdE

[Vagabond]

Hi All,

I've put together a group of daily highlight videos from our 5 days of 2017 Airventure.

Take a look here:

http://www.vgbimages.com/AirShows/2017- ... Highlights

and enjoy.....

Cheers!

Hi All,

I've put together a group of daily highlight videos from our 5 days of 2017 Airventure.

Take a look here:

http://www.vgbimages.com/AirShows/2017- ... Highlights

and enjoy.....

Cheers!

Great videos! Thanks for sharing. It really captures most of the highlights of a great week there. Had to fast forward through Sean Tucker and some of the other non-warbird aerobatics, but some outstanding vintage warbirds and modern military footage there!

My third Oshkosh, hope I will be back again.

[mazdaP5]

[Zac Yates]

Woo! Great to see NZ represented again!

[Vagabond]

Hi All,

Mrs VB has been hard at work posting some of her photo highlights from Airventure 2017.

So far, she has Friday and Saturday posted here:

http://www.vgbphotos.com/EAA-AirVenture ... I/n-SSTGqh

Enjoy!

Saturday Teasers:










Friday Teasers:

[Warbird Kid]

What the heck is this thing? Anymore photos? Guy needs a little radial for that mini Corsair!

[WIXerGreg]

Whatever it is he did a great job on it!

[mazdaP5]