Visitors to the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, can see the Curtiss P-40 Wildcat’s iconic shark mouth nose art and other relics of aviation history. [Credit: Experimental Aircraft Association]
Key Takeaways:
The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has introduced six new aircraft to its exhibits, enhancing its collection of aviation history.
These additions include two historic replicas: a full-scale Douglas World Cruiser, commemorating the first flight around the world, and the 1912 Epps Monoplane.
Also featured are a meticulously restored Icarus II, a pioneering powered ultralight, and three World War II-era military aircraft on loan: a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, a Grumman F4F Wildcat, and a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina.
The aircraft, which include a pair of historic replicas, a restored ultralight hang glider, and three World War II-era military aircraft on loan, have been placed in exhibits in recent weeks.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
