EAA Airventure features Korean War jets as part of wars 75th anniversary

The start of the Korean War marks it’s 75th anniversary this year and EAA Airventure is featuring some of the eras widely used aircraft in the war this year at the annual airshow.

The aircraft on display will showcase the transition from piston-powered aircraft to fighter jets, and will be included in air show demonstrations and on display in Boeing Plaza and in the Warbirds area.

In addition to some Korean War-era piston-powered aircraft already committed to the airshow, will be Jet aircraft including the P-80, F-84, MiG 15, MiG 17, and F-86 Sabre.

While elements of these displays will be present throughout AirVenture week, a primary focus will be Wednesday through Friday, July 23-25, that will include air show performances by a variety of these aircraft. In addition, evening programming at EAA’s Theater in the Woods and Fly-In Theater are in development that will correspond to the commemoration of the Korean War’s 75th anniversary. More details on those programs will be announced as they are finalized.

The 72nd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will be held at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.