The Ocean Reef Vintage Weekend, which started in 1994, attracts dozens of vintage airplanes, cars and yachts. The collection continues to grow each year. For the first few years, only a handful of airplanes flew into the airstrip at the private Key Largo, Florida, community. For the most recent event, in early December, 2016, nearly 20 made the trip.
Photos: Vintage Aircraft of Ocean Reef
Key Takeaways:
- The Ocean Reef Vintage Weekend is an annual event in Key Largo, Florida, showcasing a growing collection of vintage airplanes, cars, and yachts, which included nearly 20 aircraft at its most recent staging.
- The event highlights a diverse array of historical aircraft, ranging from WWII-era trainers and a D-Day veteran C-47 transport plane to unique civilian models and military aircraft like the Nanchang CJ-6A and a Mohawk dedicated as a flying memorial for Vietnam MIAs.
- Owners are passionate about preserving these historical planes for future generations, sharing their unique stories, and demonstrating their flying capabilities through aerobatic routines, emphasizing the personal connection many have with their vintage aircraft.
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