Oshkosh Dreams Take Flight Gallery

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • AirVenture experienced exceptionally high attendance, with spectator areas crowded and aircraft parking reaching capacity early in the event.
  • The show featured a diverse array of aircraft, from iconic warbirds like the B-29 and B-25 to modern military jets such as the B-1 and F-35, alongside ultralights and unique experimental designs.
  • Attendees enjoyed numerous dynamic air show performances, including rare formations (like two B-29s flying together for the first time in 50 years), aerobatics, and demonstrations by renowned pilots and teams.
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Plane parked in field

Airplanes were parked as far as there was room on the south end of the airport. Aircraft parking was full by Monday evening.

Photography by Jim Koepnick

Jim Koepnick is a freelance photographer specializing in aviation and sports. He is an ambassador for Sigma lenses, charter member of ISAP (International Society of Aviation Photographers), contributing photographer for the Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Oshkosh Herald newspaper, coffee lover and cat dad.
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