Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest returns with giant, remote control planes

The Warbirds & Classics Over The Midwest remote control model airplane airshow is set to open Thursday, August 15, 2024 and runs through Saturday at Wellnitz Field south of the City of Fond du Lac.

The event has about 100 pilots from all over the United States and Canada registered to fly their giant model warbirds and pre 1960 model planes around the airfield.

The event, which is known as Fond du Lac’s mini EAA AirVenture, is open to the public and spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs. The remote-control air show, which runs 9 AM to 4 PM weather permitting Thursday thru
Saturday features over 300 flying aircraft.

To qualify for the event, planes must be giant scale models of World War I to modern day warbirds, or models of classic aircraft built before 1960. Planes at the event can have wingspans over nineteen feet long.

The event is free to attend after a $10 parking fee is paid. The parking fee is good for all 3 days. Food trucks will be on hand as well as vendors selling merchandise.

Wellnitz Field is located at N4841 Hickory Road, 2-½ miles south of Highway 41. A list of directions and a map as well as other information can be found on the events website at www.midwestwarbirds.com