Vintage in Review highlights antique and classic aircraft at EAA AirVenture 2026
Photo courtesy of Ray Johnson
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 3, 2026) — The Vintage in Review showcase is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026, featuring unique and iconic aircraft that were built and flown during the first half-century of aviation. The showcase will take place July 20-24 at the Interview Circle just east of the Vintage Red Barn.
“Vintage in Review gives a wonderful opportunity to see and learn about planes that can’t be seen anywhere else, with some of our featured aircraft being as old as 90 years,” explained Ray Johnson, Vintage in Review chairman. “It also gives a chance to get to know the owners and pilots, who are often the mechanics too, behind these vintage aircraft. It’s a great time to sit back, relax, and be regaled by some great stories about the flights and upkeep of these planes, and learn about the time and effort needed to keep these aircraft in the sky.”
This year’s showcase features an incredible range of diverse aircraft that represent 20 years of American civil aviation design. Each day at 10:30 a.m., pilots of these magnificent aircraft will be interviewed alongside their rare and unique antique and classic airplanes. They will be accompanied by the Ladies for Liberty, who will be performing World War II-era songs. There will also be an engine run of the iconic 1915 Curtiss OX-5 immediately following the performances from the Ladies of Liberty.
Monday, July 20
Mid America Flight Museum - 1934 Granville Brothers Gee Bee R-6 Replica
Tuesday, July 21
Shawn Honaker - 1946 Aeronca Champ
Wednesday, July 22
Tim Talen - 1935 National Airplane and Motor Co. Bluebird LP-4
Thursday, July 23
Jan Johnson - 1944 Stinson L-5E
Friday, July 24
Will Kientz - 1953 Temco T-35A Buckaroo
More Vintage in Review sessions will be added to the schedule as it is finalized. More information can be found at the Vintage Aircraft Area page of the EAA website.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.EAA.org.
