Wednesday night at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 marked the annual night airshow and fireworks display, which many said was the best yet.
Also on display at the fly-in were seaplanes, firefighting planes, fighter jets, and more! Click through the gallery below to view stunning images of Wednesday’s events at Oshkosh taken by award-winning photographer Jim Koepnick.
A C-130 fire fighter makes a drop at AirVenture, possibly to put out any hot spots from the previous dayâs spectacular âWall of Fire.â Photo by Jim KoepnickâWell, yes, I have been to more than one Oshkosh. Why do you ask?â With this year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first EAA at Oshkosh, nostalgia was in the air, and the name of Paul Poberezny, the organizationâs founder, was heard in snippets of conversation everywhere you turned. Photo by Jim KoepnickThe USAFâs latest hardwareâthere were F-22âs and F-35s making aerodynamic magic all dayâwas loud and spectacular in the very best way imaginable. Photo by Jim KoepnickThe USAFâs latest hardwareâthere were F-22âs and F-35s making aerodynamic magic all dayâwas loud and spectacular in the very best way imaginable. Photo by Jim KoepnickThe night airshow on Wednesday was in the opinion of many the best fireworks show at AirVenture ever. It had our vote! Photo by Jim KoepnickMore night airshow wonder courtesy of Jim Koepnickâs magic lens. Photo by Jim KoepnickMore night airshow wonder courtesy of Jim Koepnickâs magic lens. Photo by Jim KoepnickMore night airshow wonder courtesy of Jim Koepnickâs magic lens. Photo by Jim KoepnickIn this year of the fighter, there were incredible pairings of masterpieces of aerodynamic design from every era. The only shame about this formation is that it was hard to hear the sound of three V-12s making their music over the roar of their companion. Photo by Jim KoepnickWith amazing weather and dreamy temperatures, the Seaplane Base was busy, and bucolic in turn. This gorgeous Skywagon looks right at home here. Photo by Jim KoepnickWhile not packing as much anti-firepower as that C-130, this ag plane still contributing to the cooling effect at the fire bomber showcase.Vicky Benzing wrings out her beautiful 1940 Stearman biplane. Photo by Jim KoepnickVicky Benzing wrings out her beautiful 1940 Stearman biplane. Photo by Jim KoepnickA Canadair CL-415 purpose-built water bomber does that thing it does so well. Photo by Jim KoepnickNow owned by Viking, the CL-415 remains in hot demand around the world for helping control wildfires. Photo by Jim KoepnickWatching the night airshow at the Vintage Aircraft Association headquarters. Photo by Jim KoepnickA vintage Cessna 170 (is there any other kind?) on straight floats at the Seaplane Base. Photo by Jim KoepnickWith more seaplanes at the base than in recent memory, volunteers were offering free towing to and from the docks. Photo by Jim Koepnick
