6/8/24 Coming to EAA AirVenture This Summer
8 June 2024 News
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — One of the rarest warbirds in North America and one of the most modern fighter jets in the Canadian Forces have been confirmed to participate during the Royal Canadian Air Force centennial at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
The Avro Lancaster Mk. X bomber, the only flying example of the airplane in North America, will make its first appearance at Oshkosh since 2015. Owned and operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario, this particular airplane was built in 1945 and served with the RCAF as a maritime patrol aircraft until 1963. After more than a decade of outdoor display, the Lancaster was fully restored and returned to flight in 1988. It is painted in the colors honoring Victoria Cross recipient Andrew Mynarski, who flew with the RCAF No. 419 “Moose” Squadron.
The Lancaster will be at Oshkosh throughout the week and on display on Boeing Plaza. It will also participate in flying demonstrations during the week.
The Canadian Forces CF-18 demo team is making its first appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The team is a national team with members selected from RCAF units across the country. All are selected for their superior performance, dedication to excellence, and the desire to represent Canada’s operational air force. Throughout the 2024 RCAF centennial season a specially painted CF-18 Hornet, featuring a unique commemorative paint job, will wow audiences at locations across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom as part of Operation INSPIRATION 2024. The CF-18 will perform in the afternoon air shows at Oshkosh on July 26-28, with the jet displayed on Boeing Plaza at other times.
These additions add to the already impressive lineup previously announced at Oshkosh to celebrate the RCAF centennial. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will perform during the afternoon air shows on July 26-28, while historic warbirds from Vintage Wings of Canada will also be present throughout the week.
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