The shark’s teeth on the P-40 were made famous by Chennault’s Flying Tigers that fought the Japanese in China. This P-40E came to Oshkosh from Minnesota. Credit: Mo Spuhler
P-51’s frame a parking lot of sport aircraft. All types come to Oshkosh. Credit: Mo Spuhler
This Yak 9-UM was built by the Yakovlev factory in 1994 using original jigs, one of a number of replicas that it manufactured for wealthy enthusiasts as an extension of the original production line. The powerplant is an Allison V1710. Credit: Mo Spuhler
Four privately-owned T-33s fly in formation, a rare and evocative sight. Credit: Mo Spuhler
T-6s flock here by the hundreds, it seems. Credit: Mo Spuhler
P-51 ‘Rebel’ lands after a sortie. Credit: Mo Spuhler
Two Chinese-built Nanchang CJ-6 trainers and a Yak-18 in formation. Credit: Mo Spuhler
A B-25 banks in the flying display. Credit: Mo Spuhler
Mine folds more than yours! A Mitsubishi Zero and F-4U Corsair show how their wings fold for carrier operations. Credit: Mo Spuhler
Enthusiasts inspect a TBM Avenger. Credit: Mo Spuhler
John was editor of Aviation Week's ShowNews for nearly two decades. He retired in 2020. His background in business journalism before joining Aviation Week includes stints at Reuters, the American Banker daily banking newspaper and as business news editor at the Milwaukee Journal and the Cincinnati Enquirer.
