uilt between the dawn of powered flight and 1970 will take place July 22-26 adjacent to the Vintage Hangar. This year’s headline presentations will focus on antique and classic aircraft from the 1920s to the 1940s and is open to all attending AirVenture.
“Vintage in Review offers attendees an opportunity to see a rare selection of airplanes up close, and hear stories about them directly from the owners, pilots, and other aviation personalities,” said Ray Johnson, Vintage in Review Chairman. “Several of this year’s headline aircraft are more than 75 years old, making them quite rare to see airworthy today.”
Three pilots will be interviewed each day with their unique aircraft. Each day will also see a performance by “Ladies For Liberty” at 10:45 a.m. followed by antique engine runs at 11 a.m. The current lineup of headliners includes:
Monday, July 22
- Jim Hammond – 1931 Aeronca C-3
Tuesday, July 23
- Kelly Mahon – 1929 Cabinaire Biplane
Wednesday, July 24
- Edwin Remsberg – 1949 Stampe Biplane
- Ron Johnson – 1938 Buhl Pup
Thursday, July 25
- Laura Benton – Ladies Love Taildraggers
- Jeri Barrientos – 1929 Rose Parrakeet
Friday, July 26
- Ben Templeton – 1937 Spartan Executive
Additional Vintage in Review sessions will be added to the schedule as they are finalized. More information can be found on the Vintage Aircraft Area page of the EAA website.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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