Despite the wet weather Oshkosh, Wisconsin endured over the weekend, many pilots and aviation enthusiasts were still able to make their way to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019.
Here are photos from award-winning aviation photographer Jim Koepnick of the early arrivals.
The subject of cool memes and adoring fans, the Apache helicopter is always a big attraction at OSH. Photo by Jim KoepnickOne of the oldest airliners in the world and still flying in revenue service, the DC-3 is older and more storied than even Oshkosh. Photo by Jim KoepnickThis Aviat Husky on floats has the right idea for arriving to âLakeâ Oshkosh! Photo by Jim KoepnickA number of mass arrivals got delayed en route to the show on Saturday and Sunday. These Mooneys made it through in high style! Photo by Jim KoepnickCamping in a Mooney? Not advisable. Camping next to a Mooney? A great idea! Photo by Jim KoepnickOne of these things is not like the others. A Mooney flyer among the distinctive tails of the tribe. Photo by Jim KoepnickOshkosh Year One: 1970. Year 50? Today! Photo by Jim KoepnickOne side of the EAA Arch honors 2019. Photo by Jim KoepnickA Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was one of the few fighters at Fighter Town by Monday morning. Photo by Jim KoepnickThe start of the week of the 50th Oshkosh airshow was a suitable time for reflection, figuratively and literally. Photo by Jim KoepnickThe original legendary entrance arch at OSH no longer serves an official function. Itâs a well-loved monument thatâs the setting for innumerable selfies and group shots. Photo by Jim KoepnickThis Stearman was ready for the throngs of fellow classic biplanes sure to follow soon. Photo by Jim KoepnickOkay, there were a few airplanes on Sunday! This T-38 flares for arrival on one dot or the other at KOSH. Photo by Jim KoepnickThe biggest plane at show center by Sunday evening was this Canadair CL-214 water bomber. Photo by Jim KoepnickMeeting and greeting cell phone style at the vintage plane camping area. Photo by Jim KoepnickDepending on where you pointed the lens, it was possible to make OSH look a bit crowded with airplanes. By Sunday, such a shot was not easy to find, however, as parking was sparsely utilized, much of it still too soggy for taxiing on. Photo by Jim KoepnickArrivals? Arrivals anywhere? This volunteer flagger enjoys the perfect day with a break from way too little work. Photo by Jim KoepnickUmm…we vote yes for this approach to life. Photo by Jim KoepnickA Seabee pilot hangs out his formerly soaked laundry to air. Weâll let you speculate on how it fell victim to the weather. Photo by Jim KoepnickWipaire, the world-famous maker of floats and amphibious floats (and more) was at the show early and getting ready to greet customers who were arriving at the show with a newfound appreciation for how great float planes are. Photo by Jim Koepnick
