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Photos: AirVenture 2017’s Doolittle Raiders Tribute

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Key Takeaways:

  • AirVenture 2017's Wednesday experienced cloudy skies and evening rain, but the weather did not deter the spirits of aviation enthusiasts.
  • A major highlight of the day was the spectacular commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid.
  • The tribute featured numerous warbirds, including B-29 Superfortresses Doc and FiFi, and honored 101-year-old Richard "Dick" Cole, the last surviving Doolittle Raider.
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The weather for AirVenture 2017 in Oshkosh was downright perfect for the first two days of the annual air show. Yet for reasons known only to Mother Nature, the sky featured more clouds than aircraft on Wednesday, and it almost seemed like heavy rain would wash the excitement away. Fortunately, the rain kept its distance for most of the day, only arriving later in the evening as the fireworks show kicked off.

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