Oshkosh 2022

[shaggy22]

First time going out for EAA Airventure Oshkosh held at Wittman Regional Airport & this event did not disappoint in anyway. more than 10,000 aircraft in display means that at certain times it is the busiest airport on the planet. & with 1 pilot telling me that they were in a stack 100 miles long with aircraft spaced at 1/2 a mile it's not hard to imagine the scale of this event. I will admit that the vast majority of the 10,000+ aircraft were GA types which for me aren't particularly interesting. The only real gripe I have was the lack of USAF assets especially in the flying display, they were completely outshone by the US Navy & Marine Corps who were nothing short of spectacular.

Here are my efforts from the first day which wasn't a show day as such, more an arrivals day. Most of the mil stuff was later on in the week so that is to come:

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G-44 Widgeon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Piaggio P.136 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AT-11 Kansan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MJ51-C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Howard 500 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Howard 500 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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PC-6 Porter by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Classic jets by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Classic jets by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39C Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-29 Delfin by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ICON A-5 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF KC-46 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Velocity by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-25 Mitchell by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-1F Vigilant by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Ford TriMotor by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Yak-11 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-40 Warhawk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CT-133 Silverstar by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39C Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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EA-1E Skyraider by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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FG-1D Corsair by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-16 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-16 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF KC-135 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF C-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USMC CH-53 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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US Army MH-47 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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US Army UH-60 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

More on my Facebook page if you fancy them: https://www.facebook.com/DanReevesAviography

Thanks for looking, loads more to come

[John Young]

Thanks Dan. I was particularly looking forward to your post and was not disappointed. I was pleased to see CAF's B-25 "Devil Dog" still going, having modelled and painted it a few years ago.

Keep them coming, it's a really interesting place.

John

[MIKE JG]

I did manage to track Dan down on the third day of the show after a few days of us trying to connect. His mate failed to hit the correct Iphone button to take our picture together so Dan's anonymity is safe for another year lol! Should've checked my phone before I said goodbye!

Was a fantastic show this year and I'm glad Dan's first time to Oshkosh was one of the better ones in memory, other than the Saturday night before the show, the weather was spectacular all week, especially for Wisconsin in late July.

I'd share my crappy Iphone photos but honestly they're terrible compared to Dan's so I'm also looking forward to the rest of his shots.

They were celebrating the 75th anniversary of the USAF but as Dan said, the USAF was nearly absent all week, including displays, kinda disappointing. The MV-22 was supposed to demo on Monday but it broke apparently. Otherwise we didn't have a single USAF demo until the C-17 later in the week. A few flyby's of the A model of the F-35 as part of the Heritage flight but not much more than that.

I'm fine with that, at my advanced age I'd rather see the stuff you don't see everyday like the F7F and F8 warbirds.

I'd say Dan is one lucky man, RIAT and Oshkosh in just the span of a few weeks, the aviation equivalent of heaven I suppose!

[shaggy22]

I did manage to track Dan down on the third day of the show after a few days of us trying to connect. His mate failed to hit the correct Iphone button to take our picture together so Dan's anonymity is safe for another year lol! Should've checked my phone before I said goodbye!

Thank goodness for small mercies

I am indeed a very lucky boy this year, still got a week in Scotland/Lake district & a trip to Zeltweg for Airpower 22 as well to come

[shaggy22]

Thanks Dan. I was particularly looking forward to your post and was not disappointed. I was pleased to see CAF's B-25 "Devil Dog" still going, having modelled and painted it a few years ago.

Keep them coming, it's a really interesting place.

John

Thanks John, "Devil Dog" was an all female crew this year which was a nice touch given one of themes for Oshkosh this year

[shaggy22]

Here are my efforts from day 2, still plenty of arrivals today & A couple of surprises as well, the CF-5D springs immediately to mind. More military arrivals today with 2 USAF T-38's being the highlight for me, there was also a third that came in from Beale AFB as well but I was on my way back so missed that one.

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Basler BT-67 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RUTAN Long-EZ by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DHC-2 Beaver by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DO-28 Skyservant by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-25 Mitchell by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-28 Trojan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Lake LA-4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-33 Mentors by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Douglas C-47 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Douglas C-47 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-29 Superfortress by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Classic jets by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CT-133 Silverstar by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Grumman G44 Widgeon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F4U-4 Corsair by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-6 Texan II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-6 Texan II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Zenair CH-701 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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HU-16E Albatross by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39MS Albatross by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Douglas C-47 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Vans RV formation by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Vans RV formation by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AD-4N Skyraider by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-6 Texans by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-28 Trojan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-28 Trojan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-28 Trojan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AD-4N Skyraider by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Beech 18 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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US Navy EA-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-35 & P-51 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-35A by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Northrop CF-5D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Northrop CF-5D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks for looking, still more to come

[shaggy22]

Day 3 from Oshkosh 2022, another cracking day of perfect weather & great aircraft. The Warbirds of America segment was once again superb to watch.

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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BF-109 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-25 Mitchell by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-39 Airacobra by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39 Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Ford TriMotor by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-29 Superfortress by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Shorts Tucano by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39 Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-34 Mentor by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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G520 EGRETT by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Delta A330-900 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Ampaire Electric EEL by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AD-4 Skyraider by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-40 Warhawk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Warbirds of America by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Warbirds of America by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-25 Mitchell by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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A-26 Invader by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Warbirds of America by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Warbirds of America by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AD-4 Skyraider by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Yak-11 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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A-26 Invader by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-25 Mitchell by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-29 Superfortress by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Delta Dyke by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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American A321 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Interstate Cadet by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CF-5D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-35A by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-35A by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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United 777 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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United 777 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks once again for looking. Still some of the real highlights to come as well

[MIKE JG]

It's fun for me to see all of these birds again after a few weeks. Dan saw and captured many that even I didn't see the whole time I was there. That's Oshkosh for you, never gonna be able to take it all in.

[shaggy22]

It's fun for me to see all of these birds again after a few weeks. Dan saw and captured many that even I didn't see the whole time I was there. That's Oshkosh for you, never gonna be able to take it all in.

Wait till you see what rocked up on the Friday especially

[MIKE JG]

Oh????? Do tell!

[shaggy22]

Oh????? Do tell!

You'll just have to wait & see Or look at the endless pictures online of the 2 aircraft I'm referring to

[shaggy22]

Day 4 of the show, not that many interesting arrivals as to be expected but there certainly was one nice one in the shape of an immaculate F-86 Sabre. The U-2 display, you read correctly by the way , was a joy to behold as was the flight of the cats & the USN legacy flight complete with a pairs E/A-18G display as well.

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USMC CH-53 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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SBD-5 Dauntless by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F-86 Sabre by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-24 Liberator by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF C-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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O-1 Bird Dog by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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O-2A Skymaster by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UH-1H Iroquois by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L5 Sentinel by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DHC Chipmunk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DHC Chipmunk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DHC Chipmunk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-1 Vigilant by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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O-1 Bird Dog by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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O-2A Skymaster by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F7F Tigercat by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F8F Bearcat by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F4F Wildcat by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Flight of the Cats by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F4F Wildcat by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F7F Tigercat by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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E/A-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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E/A-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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E/A-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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E/A-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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FG-1D Corsair by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks for looking once again, still plenty more to come

[MIKE JG]

Good stuff. I can't remember, did you guys stay for the night show that night or not??

[shaggy22]

Good stuff. I can't remember, did you guys stay for the night show that night or not??

No I didn't in the end, was far too tired & just wanted some nice food & a shower. Besides which there was nothing I hadn't seen before anyway

[shaggy22]

Day 5 was meant to be a Jet day, & there was plenty of jets & warbirds on this day. Including a USAF C-5 arrival & a stunning T-38 from Langley as well. There were also quite a few departures as well at the start of the day including some mil stuff as well

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HU-16E Albatross by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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BT-13 Valiant by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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TBM Avenger by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Fokker D.VII by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-6 Texan II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-6 Texan II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF C-5M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF C-5M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39 Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C182 & Boeing 777 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF C-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF C-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF KC-135 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F-35C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F-35C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CT-133 Silverstar by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-29 Delfin by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39 Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F-86 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MiG-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F-86 & MiG-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MiG-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MiG-17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E/A-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E/A-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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EA-1 Skyraider by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-35A by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF Heritage Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF T-38 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Sea Fury by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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American A321 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-28 Trojan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks for looking, still a couple of days worth of photos to come. The next one contains my highlights of the show

[shaggy22]

Day 6 from my Oshkosh experience. This for me was the best day of the lot, plenty of great aircraft & a couple of absolute stunners I reckon.

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Howard 500 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Howard 500 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UH-1 Iroquios by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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S.211 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Piaggio P.136 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E-2C Hawkeye by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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SubSonex JSX-2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DH Mosquito by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DH Mosquito by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Yak 18T by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Ryan PT-22 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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PBY-5 Catalina by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-38 Talon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MV-22 Osprey by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Bulldog by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Epsilon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Epsilon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Flight of the Cats by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E-2C Hawkeye by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E-2C Hawkeye by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E-2C Hawkeye by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E-2C Hawkeye by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN E-2C Hawkeye by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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B-29 Superfortress by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Polaris Program by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Polaris Program by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Global Express by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Polaris Program by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Polaris Program by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MiG 29UB by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Alphajet by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39 Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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L-39 Albatros by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MiG 29UB by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MiG 29UB by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F-35C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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F-35C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN EA-18G by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USN Legacy Flight by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks for looking, only 1 more picture update come

[MIKE JG]

Brilliant as usual Dan. So glad you could attend! Think I'm going to stay an extra day next year if I can.

[John Young]

Fabulous. I've really enjoyed your photos Dan, particularly the Warbirds, many of which I have modelled.

John

[shaggy22]

Final picture update from me, quieter day today as we had to leave before the show finished. Took a quick visit to the sea plane base as well which is nice, missed a couple of F-15's beating up the airfield though. But you can't see them all & I've seen the Louisiana ANG F-15's display in Romania so I wasn't too gutted I guess

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AC-47 Spooky by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AC-47 Spooky by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Lockwood Air Cam by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Pilatus PC12 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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O-2A Skymaster by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Fieseler Storch by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Lake LA-4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DHC-2 Beaver by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DHC-2 Beaver by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Piper Pa-18 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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C-47 Skytrain by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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American A321 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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T-34 Mentor by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Opener BlackFly by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Opener BlackFly by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF A-10 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Ryan Navion by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CT-133 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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MiG 17 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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P-51 Mustang by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks for looking, there's tons more on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DanReevesAviography If anyone is interested in seeing more.