Gallery: Warbirds, Drones And Fireworks At Oshkosh
July 23, 2026
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
The Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer was a World War 2 and Korean War-era patrol bomber used by the US Navy. This Privateer is owned and operated by GossHawk Unlimited and is the world's last remaining airworthy plane of this type.
B-29 Doc Returns
Celebrating its 10th year of flight since restoration was the Boeing B-29 'Doc' Superfortress.
PBY-5A Catalina
The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, operated by the American Heritage Museum, makes a show pass during the nighttime air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Warbirds Formation
A formation of heavy warbirds opens the nighttime air show at EAA AirVenture. The formation was led by the P-38 and followed by the B-29 Doc, Flying Bulls DC-6 and PB4Y-2 Privateer.
Pratt & Whitney Powered
The Pratt & Whitney R-1340 AN-1 starts on the Titan Aerobatic Team T-6 in preparation for their nighttime air show performance.
Korean War Hero
Jim Tobul flying his Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair 'Korean War Hero.' The KWH flew over 200 combat missions while serving on two different carriers. Acquired by Joe and Jim Tobul in 1981, it underwent a 10-year rebuild before returning to flight in 1991.
Bellanca Decathlon
RJ Gritter pilots his Bellanca Decathlon in an aerobatic routine during the evening air show at EAA AirVenture.
Titan Aerobatic Team
The Titan Aerobatic Team has become a staple at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Flying in their North American AT-6 Texans the team entertains spectators with their precision formation flying.
Ghost Writer
Flying his Super Chipmunk 'Ghost Writer,' Nathan Hammond lights up the night sky with a combination of pyro and LED lights.
Drone Show
Pyrotechnic explosions and choreographed drone flights highlighted the nighttime air show this year at EAA AirVenture.
Patriotic Theme
Patriotism and aviation were the main themes celebrated at the nighttime air show at EAA AirVenture.
Crowd Pleaser
A flag made of drones, fireworks and lasers entertains the crowd at what is typically EAA AirVenture's largest attended event.
Night Spectacle
Colorful lasers, choreographed drones, pyrotechnic explosions and fireworks light up the night sky over Wittman Regional Airport during the nighttime air show at EAA Airventure.
Sky Light
Aerobatic pilot Matt Younkin lights up the night sky in his Twin Beech 18 during the midweek night air show.
The midweek night airshow at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 22, always a spectacle, featured rare warbirds, drones and fireworks with a patriotic theme for the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.