The popular Vintage in Review showcase will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, featuring a selection of unique and iconic aircraft from the first half-century of aviation. The presentations will take place July 20–24 at the Interview Circle, located just east of the Vintage Red Barn.
“Vintage in Review provides a wonderful opportunity to see and learn about aircraft that can’t be seen anywhere else, with some of our featured airplanes being nearly 90 years old,” said Ray Johnson, chairman of Vintage in Review. “It also offers visitors a chance to meet the owners and pilots—who are often the mechanics as well—behind these remarkable aircraft. It’s a great opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy stories about flying and maintaining these historic airplanes while gaining an appreciation for the dedication required to keep them in the air.”
This year’s lineup showcases a diverse collection of aircraft representing two decades of American civil aviation design. Each day at 10:30 a.m., pilots and owners will be interviewed alongside their rare antique and classic aircraft. The presentations will be accompanied by performances from the Ladies for Liberty, who will sing WWII-era favorites. Following each performance, attendees can enjoy an engine run of the iconic 1915 Curtiss OX-5. Scheduled aircraft and presenters include:
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Monday, July 20 Mid America Flight Museum — 1934 Granville Brothers Gee Bee R-6 Q.E.D. (Replica)
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Tuesday, July 21 Shawn Honaker — 1946 Aeronca Champ | Wednesday, July 22 Tim Talen — 1935 National Airplane and Motor Co. Bluebird LP-4 |
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Thursday, July 23 Jan Johnson — 1944 Stinson L-5E |
Friday, July 24 Will Kientz — 1953 Temco T-35A Buckaroo |
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