Air Force’s AETC To Be Featured at EAA AirVenture

Several popular homebuilt aircraft designs are marking anniversaries of their own at Oshkosh this year.

Friday, June 02, 2023 at 04:25 PM ET

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This year the Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command (AETC) will be featured at EAA's AirVenture. [Courtesy: USAF]

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The 70th EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will feature a strong presence from the U.S. Air Force, specifically highlighting its Air Education and Training Command (AETC) with various displays and demonstrations.
Homebuilt aircraft remain at the core of AirVenture, representing a substantial percentage of the 10,000-plus aircraft flying into the event annually, continuing a tradition since the EAA's first meeting in 1953.
Several popular homebuilt aircraft designs are celebrating significant anniversaries at this year's AirVenture, including the Midget Mustang (75th), Wittman Tailwind (70th), Thorp T-18 (60th), Hiperbipe (50th), Sonex (25th), and Van’s RV-10 (20th).

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This year marks the 70th EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and the U.S. Air Force will be well represented as part of the celebration from July 24-30.

The military has always been a part of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) annual fly-in, and this year the Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command (AETC) will be featured, with aircraft displays and aerial demonstrations along with diverse elements, such as critical care air transport with a C-17, military working dogs, and explosive ordnance disposal. The Air Force’s Band of the West will also perform during the week.