Warbirds

See upwards of 400 to 500 jets, fighters, bombers, trainers, and other historic airplanes that played key roles in the 20th century’s world conflicts. Many of the warbirds have been restored beyond their original glory and outfitted in the colorful paint schemes they proudly displayed in combat.

At the center of the Warbirds area is Warbird in Review, a large display area that profiles several of the rare and unique warbirds from the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.

Warbirds Tram Tours

The Warbird Tram Tour operates at AirVenture Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This 30-minute, narrated tour is free to everyone and the route covers all 12 zones of the Warbirds area. The tram station where the tour begins is located at the intersection of Eide Rd. and the P1 taxiway, adjacent to Warbirds Alley. A Warbirds area site map is also provided free of charge to all guests. This is the 15th year of this attraction.

Warbirds Youth Education Center

Be sure to put this on your AirVenture Bucket List. Kids say “It’s Awesome!” & parents grin ear to ear as their kids put famous WW-II fighters through their paces. The Warbirds Youth Education Center features not one, but five Redbird full motion flight simulators, offering kids the rare opportunity to “fly” the P-51 Mustang and the F4U Corsair. Dedicated in memory of famed Warbirds Pilot Vlado Lenoch, The Warbirds Youth Education Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Warbirds in Review Schedule

Schedule as of June 12, 2024 (subject to change without notice)

Monday, July 21

10:00 a.m. - North American B-25 “Panchito” – Larry Kelly and family members of the late Doolittle Raiders Richard Cole, David Thatcher, and Robert Hite

1:00 p.m. - Cessna L-19 Bird Dog – POW Col. (Ret.) Bill Reeder; and Col. (Ret.) Charlie Finch, Catkiller 19; plus Gerry Asher (Fort Worth Aviation Museum); and John Carlton

Tuesday, July 22

10:00 a.m. - North American P-51 Mustang Air Racers (Thunderbird, Bardahl Special, and Plum Crazy) – Justin Zabel, Warren Pietsch, Vicky Benzing, Clay Lacy, and Steve Hinton Jr.

1:00 p.m. - Curtiss P-40 Warhawk – Butch Schroeder, Craig Davidson, and David Burroughs.

Wednesday, July 23

10:00 a.m. - Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe and North American P-51 Mustang – Lt. Col. (Ret.) Joseph Peterburs (who shot down an Me 262 in combat during World War II); plus Mike Spalding and Keegan Chetwynd, Military Aviation Museum

1:00 p.m. - Republic P-47 Razorback Bonnie and Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt – Bernie Vasquez and Maj. Nick “Rock” Sand

Thursday, July 24

10:00 a.m. - Lockheed P-38 Lightning Jandina III – Jason Muszala and Robert “Robbie” Robbins

1:00 p.m. - Grumman F7F-3P Tigercat, F6F Hellcat, F4F-3 Wildcat, and F8F-2 Bearcat – Rod Lewis 

10:00 a.m. - Curtiss-Wright SB2C Helldiver – Ron Fagen, Evan Fagen, and Ray Fowler

1:00 p.m. - 75th anniversary of the Korean War with Vought F4U Corsair, Douglas AD-4

1:30 p.m. - Parade - Veterans Tribute

Saturday, July 26

10:00 a.m. - Beech QU-22B - David Valaer

Please Note: This schedule is subject to change, so please check your social media and website for updates.