EAA AirVenture 2019 – Photo Update – July 25th, 2019

Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) Published July 26, 2019

The Dakota Territory Museum's P-51C Mustang Lope's Hope 3rd on takeoff during the massive Mustang flight in honor of Col. Clarence 'Bud' Anderson at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 on Thursday July 25th. (photo by George Land)

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 is already in full swing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We thought that you might enjoy a few select images from the events so far (with much thanks to George Land!), plus a little video. Here is the Warbirds in Review session recorded by Sleeping Dog Productions with Tom Reilly talking about his extraordinary restoration of the XP-82 prototype…

D75 4079 preview — Heritage Flight with an F-22, F-35 and a brace of P-51s. (photo by George Land)

D75 4049 preview — Heritage Flight with an F-22, F-35 and a brace of P-51s. (photo by George Land)

D75 3978 preview — A magnificent view of a Lockheed F-22 Raptor strutting her stuff. (photo by George Land)

D75 4106 preview — Jim Beasley’s beautiful P-51D Mustang 44-73029 Bald Eagle. (photo by George Land)

D75 4116 preview — Jim Beasley’s beautiful P-51D Mustang 44-73029 Bald Eagle. (photo by George Land)

D75 3811 preview — Larry Kelley’s magnificent B-25J Mitchell known as Panchito. This aircraft often flies air-to-air photo sorties. (photo by George Land)

D75 3777 preview — B-25H Mitchell 43-4106 Barbie III touching down at AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. This super-rare H-model variant sports a replica 75mm canon in the nose, and is based with the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas. (photo by George Land)

D75 3796 preview — Boeing B-29 Superfortress 44-69972 ‘Doc’. (photo by George Land)

D75 3209 preview — An impressive lineup of Mustangs preparing to take off in honor of Col.Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson, and other WWII veterans at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. [Photo by George Land]

D75 3226 preview — Painted in the markings worn by P-51s flown by the legendary triple ace, Col. Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson, these two Mustangs take off in formation together at the beginning of the flight in the WWII pilot’s honor. (photo by George Land)

D75 3266 preview — Scott Yoak’s P-51D ‘Quick Silver’ and P-51D 45-11559 ‘Mad Max’. (photo by George Land)

D75 3322 preview — The Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s P-51D 44-72339 tucking up her gear soon after takeoff at AirVenture. (photo by George Land)

D75 3291 preview — The Dakota Territory Museum’s P-51C Mustang Lope’s Hope 3rd on takeoff during the massive Mustang flight in honor of Col. Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 on Thursday July 25th. (photo by George Land)

D75 3800 preview — Mustang four-ship. (photo by George Land)

D75 3403 preview — Fagen Fighters’ P-51D 44-72051 Sweet Revenge. (photo by George Land)

D75 3609 preview — Steven Coutches’ rare P-51H 44-64314. (photo by George Land)

D75 3692 preview — Steven Coutches’ rare P-51H 44-64314. (photo by George Land)

D75 3451 preview — The Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s Douglas AD-6 Skyraider Bu.139606. (photo by George Land)

D75 3149 preview — Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX MK959, a veteran of RAF 302 Squadron (Polish). (photo by George Land)

D75 3186 preview — Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX MK959, a veteran of RAF 302 Squadron (Polish). (photo by George Land)

D75 3181 preview — Firefly! (photo by George Land)

D75 3103 preview — Eddie Kurdziel’s Fairey Firefly AS.6 WD828. (photo by George Land)

D75 3140 preview — The Firefly pouring on the coals. (photo by George Land)

D75 3156 preview — The Mosquito in a tail chase with the Firefly. (photo by George Land)

D75 3166 preview — Mosquito FB.6 PZ474. (photo by George Land)

D75 3130 preview — The menacing head-on profile of the Mosquitos main armament! (photo by George Land)

D75 3101 preview — . (photo by George Land)

D75 3098 preview — Rod Lewis’s magnificent deHavilland Mosquito FB.6 (PZ474). (photo by George Land)

D75 3018 preview — A nice example of a Cessna UC-78C Bobcat (s/n 42-72125), an aircraft seen in the air all too-rarely these days. (photo by George Land)

D75 2961 preview — Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s D-Day veteran Douglas Dakota FZ692 on takeoff at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. (photo by George Land)

D75 2774 preview — The LIM-5 on takeoff, with a massive flame from the afterburner. (photo by George Land)

D75 2861 preview — The LIM-5’s afterburner flame is impressive! (photo by George Land)

D75 2855 preview — The Warbird Heritage Foundation’s Douglas A-4B Skyhawk Bu. 142112 painted up to represent A-4C Bu.148609 in the colors of VA 76 while aboard the carrier USS Bon Homme Richard. (photo by George Land)

D75 2783 preview — A former Royal Canadian Air Force CT-133 Silverstar (RCAF 21556) painted up to represent American-built T-33 Shooting Star 56-0556… seen here soon after takeoff, with the gear buttoned up. (photo by George Land)

Richard Mallory Allnutt's aviation passion ignited at the 1974 Farnborough Airshow. Raised in 1970s Britain, he was immersed in WWII aviation lore. Moving to Washington DC, he frequented the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, meeting aviation legends. After grad school, Richard worked for Lockheed-Martin but stayed devoted to aviation, volunteering at museums and honing his photography skills. In 2013, he became the founding editor of Warbirds News, now Vintage Aviation News. With around 800 articles written, he focuses on supporting grassroots aviation groups. Richard values the connections made in the aviation community and is proud to help grow Vintage Aviation News.