Gallery: U.S. Air Force Marks 75th Anniversary
Joseph Navin July 27, 2022
The Dragon Lady's Dance
A U.S. Air Force U-2 reconaissance aircraft, also known as the “Dragon Lady,” made a brief appearance in Oshkosh, with the Lockheed aircraft making a few low passes over the airfield before departing.
F-35 Takes flight at Oshkosh
An U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 rockets off Runway 18 with its afterburner engaged at Wittman Regional Airport during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture 2022.
Heritage Flight
An F-35 and three North American P-51 Mustangs fly over the crowds in Oshkosh, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.
Veteran Warbirds
Two Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft fly over Oshkosh on July 26. “Placid Lassie” (bottom right) flew on D-Day and participated in Operation Market Garden, among others.
Farewell To AirVenture 2022
Doc rolls down the runway at Oshkosh during AirVenture on July 26 as attendees line the taxiway to get a better view.
'Doc' Climbs Out
Doc, one of two remaining airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress’ in the world, takes off from Runway 18 at Wittman Regional Airport en route for Appleton, Wisconsin, where it will be available for rides on July 27 and 28.
The Dragon Lady's Dance
A U.S. Air Force U-2 reconaissance aircraft, also known as the “Dragon Lady,” made a brief appearance in Oshkosh, with the Lockheed aircraft making a few low passes over the airfield before departing.
F-35 Takes flight at Oshkosh
An U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 rockets off Runway 18 with its afterburner engaged at Wittman Regional Airport during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture 2022.
Heritage Flight
An F-35 and three North American P-51 Mustangs fly over the crowds in Oshkosh, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.
Veteran Warbirds
Two Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft fly over Oshkosh on July 26. “Placid Lassie” (bottom right) flew on D-Day and participated in Operation Market Garden, among others.
Farewell To AirVenture 2022
Doc rolls down the runway at Oshkosh during AirVenture on July 26 as attendees line the taxiway to get a better view.
'Doc' Climbs Out
Doc, one of two remaining airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress’ in the world, takes off from Runway 18 at Wittman Regional Airport en route for Appleton, Wisconsin, where it will be available for rides on July 27 and 28.
The Dragon Lady's Dance
A U.S. Air Force U-2 reconaissance aircraft, also known as the “Dragon Lady,” made a brief appearance in Oshkosh, with the Lockheed aircraft making a few low passes over the airfield before departing.
F-35 Takes flight at Oshkosh
An U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 rockets off Runway 18 with its afterburner engaged at Wittman Regional Airport during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture 2022.
Heritage Flight
An F-35 and three North American P-51 Mustangs fly over the crowds in Oshkosh, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.
