This show had something for everyone; Civilian performers, warbirds, modern jets, vintage jets, and more warbirds.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Picture of the Day: Marquart Charger at Sunset
Jeff Scott submitted this photo and note: “A sunset photo of my Marquart Charger at Mt Vernon Airport (KMVN) in Illinois taken during a visit to the 2023 KR Gathering. Photo by Adelina Vasakova-Sadiku.”
Why I Fly: EAA Seaplane Base
The latest episode in the Why I Fly series features Shane Albers, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Seaplane Base. Produced by Hemlock Films, in partnership with the EAA, this episode introduces us to Shane, who leads a dedicated group of volunteers at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Seaplane Base.
Picture of the Day: Devotion
Jim Jazdzewski submitted this photo and note: “The Experimental Aircraft Association’s devotion to aviation. Jessie Brown’s devotion to service. Tom Hudner’s devotion to his fellow man. The volunteers in the control tower and their devotion to safety during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The F-18 Hornet and their crews devotion to our freedom.”
The Snowbirds return to Salinas
After 42 years of shows and $8 million in local donations, the California International Airshow Salinas is one of the most successful air shows to support charitable organizations in North America.
Iconic aviation photographer honored
Family and friends of renowned aviation photographer Eric Dumigan gathered at Tillsonburg Regional Airport in Ontario, Canada, Sept. 23, 2023, to celebrate his life. Eric’s photographs of air shows, fly-ins, and aviation events appeared in many publications, including General Aviation News.
Picture of the Day: The Greatest Generation leading the latest generation
Isaac Mattingly submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken in July 2023 during practice at the 2023 Sioux Falls Airshow where the plane flying is the very same C-47 “That’s All Brother” that led the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The Jumper in the photo is a member of the SOCOM Para-Commandos jump team. The team is made up different members from different branches of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM).”
Making Flying Great Again
Driving to the monthly airport breakfast, I pass a sign on the outskirts of Madisonville, Tennessee, proclaiming, “Monroe County Airport…Making Flying Great Again.”
A heartwarming family reunion
A dazzling array of shimmering Swifts adorned the ramp during the 2023 Swift National Fly-In. Held at the Swift Museum Foundation (SMF) at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee, it was a heartwarming reunion for the family of Swifters.