Unofficial Oshkosh 2023 Thread

[mustangdriver]

Hahahah. Next week I won’t!

[hurricane_yank]

Have the airshow schedules been posted - I can't seem to find them on EAA's website this year.

[MKD1966]

Although it doesn't show up on the webcams right now - Rod Lewis's FG-1D Corsair N29VF just landed a Oshkosh a few minutes ago... I was hoping to hear it had a wingman with it as last year during warbirds in review Mr. Lewis sounded like his F6F Hellcat should be ready for Oshkosh this year...
Mike

[BK]

Have the airshow schedules been posted - I can't seem to find them on EAA's website this year.

No, I've had to make my own from various sources not complete and not in order:


Mon, July 24, 2023 – 2:15-6:30pm

Performances will include A-10s, F-22 demo/Heritage flight, U-2, Aeroshell, Kyle Fowler, Jerry Kirby, Matt Younkin, Rob Holland, and many others. The day will be highlighted by the arrival of the C-121 Constellation. Homebuilts 70th anniversary, Warbirds arrival show, NORAD intercept, Debby Rihn Harvey (girl venture), Scott Urschel Bo-105

Boeing plaza - air racers, Southwest 737, KC-135, C-17, B-52, Super Guppy, Dreamlifter, AETC, V-22

Tue, July 25, 2023 – 2:15-6:30pm

Innovations, including demonstrations of new technology such as Wisk, Gravity, and BlackFly. The air show will feature performances by Philip Steinbach, RJ Gritter, Bill Stein, Jim Peitz, Kyle Franklin, and Michael Goulian, and end with the EA-18 Growler and Legacy Flight. Big warbirds show (variety), Delta A350 departure. Mig-23 arrival 2:30PM

Boeing plaza- Delta A350, KC-135, C-17, B-52, Guppy, Dreamlifter, AETC, V-22

Wed, July 26, 2023 – 2:15-6:30pm

Women in Aviation. The Plaza and air show will spotlight past and present women and their aviation accomplishments. Performances will include Susan Dacy, Patty Wagstaff, Vicky Benzing, and Misty Blues. The men will join in this celebration, with performances by Greg Koontz, Michael Goulian, Rob Holland, and many others. The military will feature the F-22 demo and A-10s. Textron pipistrel velis, NORAD F-16, T-28 Trojan Phlyers, Dreamlifter departure

Boeing plaza- KC-135, C-17, B-52, Guppy, Dreamlifter, AETC, F-35A, V-22

Wed, July 26, 2023 - 8:00-10pm

The show will open with the Misty Blues jump team, followed by great performances by a USAF Heritage Flight, United States Navy EA-18 Growler, Randy Ball and his MiG-17, Aeroshell, Bob Carlton, and Matt Younkin. The show will end with a fireworks extravaganza featuring Nate Hammond.

Thu, July 27, 2023 – 2:15-6:30pm

The Corsairs will parade/taxi and do a group start and wing fold/unfold. After the parade, several will take to the air and be joined by an F/A-18 Super Hornet from VFA-32. The show will be filled with performances by Bernie Vasquez (P-47?), Hubie Tolson, Kyle Franklin, Polaris Group Mig-29 arrival. There will be a return visit by the U-2. Warbirds (Jet day), Vintage review, Wisk, Red Bull AF, Navy F-35C Demo/Legacy Flight.

Boeing plaza- C-5, B-29 (Doc), KC-135, C-17, B-52, AETC, F-35A, EAA Corsair, VF-32 hornet, AC-130

Fri, July 28, 2023 – 2:15-6:30pm

Salute to Vietnam's 50th Anniversary. The plaza will be full of Vietnam-era aircraft, and the Warbirds will showcase several in the performance. The air show will feature performances from the Wisconsin ANG air assault (eight helos), Class of '45, F-35, F-22. Seaplane review, Warbirds (big show, w/Constellation), F-35C demo/ Legacy Flight, Honor Flight arrival, F-22 demo/Heritage Flight, Connie departure.

Boeing plaza- C-5, B-29, KC-135, C-17, B-52, AETC, F-35A, EAA Corsair, VF-32 F/A-18 Super Hornet, AC-130, Vietnam era

Sat, July 29, 2023 – 2:15-6:30pm

USAF Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and public benefits flying on the Plaza. Come see what the Air Force has to offer, as well as the many companies that support the public. AETC will have a KC-135/C17 demo during the air show. You will also see performances by Michael Goulian, Rob Holland, Red Bull Air Force, Patty Wagstaff, F-35A demo and Heritage flight, Warbirds (big show)
Class of ‘45, MV-22 demo, Navy F-35C Demo/Legacy Flight.

Boeing plaza- C-5, B-29, KC-135, C-17, B-52, AETC, F-35A, EAA Corsair, VF-32 hornet, public benefit flying, AC-130

Sat, July 29, 2023 - 8:00-10pm

Gravity will start the show and be followed by the F-22 demo/Heritage Flight. We will have a special performance by a group of MiGs (MiG-17/23/29). The show will continue w/Aeroshell, David Martin, Bob Carlton, Matt Younkin, Kyle Fowler, and Ken Rieder. Conclude with a spectacular fireworks w/Nate Hammond.

Sun, July 30, 2023 – 1-4:30pm

Kevin Coleman, Bill Stein, Bob Carlton, Vicky Benzing, Red Bull Air Force, and much more. The conclusion will highlight military power, featuring the KC-135/C-17 demonstration. Memorial wall flyover, F-35C demo+, F-18 legacy, USAF AETC, 1 week wonder, Mil. Departures.

[k5083]

Thanks, that is excellent info and must have been hard work to compile.

So the Mig-29 will not be there Tuesday as you posted back on June 21?

August

[BK]

Thanks, that is excellent info and must have been hard work to compile.

So the Mig-29 will not be there Tuesday as you posted back on June 21?

August

The CAF did an Oshkosh sneak peak video 11 days ago and EAA said at that time the Mig-29 would arrive Thursday (48:50m mark).
https://youtu.be/aCOva-o9mdE

[BK]

EAA has finally released the daily airshow schedules: https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airv ... w-schedule

[corsairfan]

A Bearcat just arrived. Saw it on the live stream but can't tell whose plane it is. The CAF Corsair is also making its way toward Oshkosh today. Don't know if it will arrive today but definitely headed in that direction.

[MKD1966]

A Bearcat just arrived. Saw it on the live stream but can't tell whose plane it is. The CAF Corsair is also making its way toward Oshkosh today. Don't know if it will arrive today but definitely headed in that direction.

Just looked up on the warbird webcam and it looks like the Tom Woods family's F8F-1B N2209...
Mike

[JohnTerrell]

Just about ready for Oshkosh - photo by Custom Aircraft Refinishing, which just completed the painting. Warren sure has a beautiful Mustang (I really like the B/C dorsal fin fillet too)! I wonder if this might now inspire others to also think about recreating some more vintage warbird civilian/air racer schemes.



More photos here:
https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/ ... e=64BF7C53
https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/ ... e=64BE871B
https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/ ... e=64BEC763

Last edited by JohnTerrell on Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[phil65]

Beautiful...

Phil

[corsairfan]

That plane is stunning. I can't wait to see it in person. With Thunderbird, the P-47, Connie and Corsair Gathering this is shaping up to be a very good year at Oshkosh. Fingers crossed against any unforeseen gremlins.

[k5083]

Hmm, looks OK. I will need to see it in a 4-ship with Red Tail, Lope's Hope and Old Crow to be sure how I feel about it.

With luck maybe it will fly Monday, the airshow theme that day is air racing but I don't see a lot of racers on the program.

August

[DH82EH]

August, I feel like that is an entirely reasonable request.

Andy

[bdk]

Just about the first time this scheme has been seen in color on a full-sized aircraft in about half a century! Looks beautiful. Would be cool to see this with the F2G and Miss America, and maybe Bardahl.