The Unofficial 2016 Oshkosh thread...

[hurricane_yank]

Just got back from annual pilgrimage (23 straight years)...took over 1100 photos, will try and post some of the better ones from yesterday. One of the most "odd" Oshkosh trips I can ever remember but seeing the Mars fly was worth every penny (along with the L-1 and all of the Cadets). As expected the SB2C was down at FdL all day (along with their P-51) giving rides...FiFi was also absent, and due to the weather/night show quite a bit didn't fly. Only saw 2 F'4's and 3 F-86's. Bummer about the A-26 and A-20.

[Dan K]

Well, since no one else is posting...

[hurricane_yank]

For some odd reason it is not letting me resize the image with code on here...any help?

[hurricane_yank]

Videos Taken 7/27/2016:

P-51 Morning Flight Taxi - https://youtu.be/-6j_C0rfKj0

TBM Taxi - https://youtu.be/DJbA54wQBoY

Howards Arrival Before The Storm - https://youtu.be/F0MuHC-iMm0

Canadian Harvard Demo Team - https://youtu.be/eZTIahS-aaU

Canadian Snowbirds Flyover/Arrival - https://youtu.be/gxhndTMb1Vs

Martin Mars Flyover - https://youtu.be/jUCmmsWjxZg

Geico Skytypers Taxi - https://youtu.be/81FHsFAkYDo

Texas Flying Legends Demo (B-25, F4U, FM-2, Spitfire, P-40) - https://youtu.be/NuHnMwKEuzQ

F-16 Takeoff - https://youtu.be/6JANNbDOM0M

[Nathan]

Wow, what an awesome variety of warbirds and they all look amazing! Great job to the owners and operators for keeping them in such great shape!

Maybe one of these years I'll bring one of the HUP's for display.

[CJAM427]

Highlights from Tuesday!

FiFi takeoff by Connor Madison, on Flickr

T-2 Flyby by Connor Madison, on Flickr

A-10 arrival by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Skyraider Airborn by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Alabama Rammer Jammer by Connor Madison, on Flickr

703 Transition by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Panchito by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Class of '45 by Connor Madison, on Flickr

KWH Photo Pass by Connor Madison, on Flickr

F-15 Burner Turn II by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Heritage I by Connor Madison, on Flickr

I'll be back later today, and tomorrow.
Connor

[Blackbirdfan]

Nice shots Conner, thanks for posting.

Will

[kalamazookid]

Here are a few more favorites of mine.

IMG_0960 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1009 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1034 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1085 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1092 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1160 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1176 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1198 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1227 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1230 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1241 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1256 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1258 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1284 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

IMG_1392 by Matthew Vader, on Flickr

[Pat Carry]

Fantastic photos, Matt and Connor. thanks

[CJAM427]

You're welcome, Pat!

[Pogo]

Fantastic photos, Matt and Connor. thanks

^^^ What he said!

I was surprised to see Fifi, didn't think she was able to make it this year? A bit startling to see Barbie III too.

[hurricane_yank]

Still no luck on the resize...

Any help? I'd like to post some more.

[garbs]

Mars is not on the schedule today - I heard it tagged some lake bottom on landing yesterday and has a few leaks being repaired

[wizzells]

Mars is not on the schedule today - I heard it tagged some lake bottom on landing yesterday and has a few leaks being repaired

The story I heard was they had indication of an engine problem after takeoff today, and returned to the lake to land. Upon landing, they hit something in the water which put a 3 inch hole in the hull. Apparently it was patched and the water was sucked out with the help of the Appleton Fire Dept.

Glad I saw it fly yesterday...she sure looked good!
Big Bird by Adam, on Flickr

[Yak 11 Fan]

Anyone know what happened on the east west runway today during the airshow? It seemed to be closed for a while.