Warbirds in Review to Showcase Aviation Legends and Historic Military Aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

Each day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, Warbirds in Review offers a rare opportunity to witness living history as aviation legends and military veterans share their personal experiences alongside the iconic aircraft they flew and maintained.

Moreno Aguiari
Moreno Aguiari
The twice-daily series of “up close and personal” stories will be held July 21-26 at the Warbirds in Review aircraft ramp, located within the EAA Warbirds of America area on the AirVenture grounds. The series is open to all attending AirVenture. Photo EAA/Chris Miller
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Warbirds in Review, the acclaimed presentation series that highlights historic military aircraft and the individuals who flew and preserved them, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will take place July 21–27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Held twice daily from July 21–26, Warbirds in Review sessions will take place at the Warbirds in Review ramp, located within the EAA Warbirds of America area. These compelling presentations are open to all AirVenture attendees and offer a rare opportunity to experience aviation history firsthand.

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Photo EAA/Lyle Jansma

“Warbirds in Review brings together aviation legends, military veterans, and rare aircraft in a setting unlike any other,” said Connie Bowlin, past president of EAA Warbirds of America and coordinator of the series. “Many of our veteran guests humbly state they were simply doing their jobs—not seeking recognition—but their contributions are undeniably heroic. The stories they share, alongside the aircraft that shaped history, provide a powerful and moving experience for all who attend.”

Warbirds In Review 2024 re enactors by Al Sauer
Photo EAA/Al Sauer

Spanning more than 80 years of aviation and military heritage, Warbirds in Review continues to be one of AirVenture’s most popular and meaningful programs, honoring the individuals and machines that defined generations of flight.

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Photo EAA/Dave Witty

SCHEDULE

Monday, July 21
  • 10 a.m. – North American B-25 “Panchito” – Larry Kelley and family members of the late Doolittle Raiders Richard Cole, David Thatcher, and Robert Hite
  • 1 p.m. – Cessna L-19 Bird Dog – POW Col. (Ret.) Bill Reeder; and Col. (Ret.) Charlie Finch, Catkiller 19; plus Gerry Asher (Fort Worth Aviation Museum); and John Carlton
Tuesday, July 22
  • 10 a.m.- North American P-51 Mustang Air Racers (Thunderbird, Bardahl Special, and Plum Crazy) – Justin Zabel, Warren Pietsch, Vicky Benzing, Clay Lacy, and Steve Hinton Jr.
  • 1 p.m.- Curtiss P-40 Warhawk – Butch Schroeder, Craig Davidson, and David Burroughs.
Wednesday, July 23
  • 10 a.m. – Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe and North American P-51 Mustang – Lt. Col. (Ret.) Joseph Peterburs (who shot down an Me 262 in combat during World War II); plus Mike Spalding and Keegan Chetwynd, Military Aviation Museum
Thursday, July 24
  • 10 a.m. – Lockheed P-38 Lightning Jandina III – Jason Muszala and Robert “Robbie” Robbins
  • 1 p.m. – Grumman F7F-3P Tigercat, F6F Hellcat, F4F-3 Wildcat, and F8F-2 Bearcat – Rod Lewis and Steve Hinton Sr.
Friday, July 25
  • 10 a.m. – Curtiss-Wright SB2C Helldiver – Ron Fagen, Evan Fagen, and Ray Fowler
  • 12:30 p.m. – 75th anniversary of the Korean War with Vought F4U Corsair, Douglas AD-4 Skyraider, and Douglas A26 Invader – Jim Tobul, Kevin Sinibaldi (Military Aviation Museum), and Roger Woolsey
  • 1:30 p.m. – Parade – Veterans Tribute
Saturday, July 26
  • 10 a.m. – Beech QU-22B – David Valaer

“Warbirds in Review brings together veterans, aviation icons, and historic aircraft in a way that is truly unmatched anywhere else,” said Connie Bowlin, past president of EAA Warbirds of America and organizer of the series. “Many of the veterans we feature humbly insist they were simply fulfilling their duties, but their experiences are nothing short of extraordinary. Their insights, coupled with the presence of the very aircraft they flew or maintained, offer a powerful and meaningful connection to aviation history that the public deserves to hear.”

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Davi Hartman and Bud Anderson during a presentation at Oshkosh 2027. Photo by EAA/Craig VanderKolk
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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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