To promote and encourage the preservation and operation of World War II and other such aircraft that are representative of military aviation operations.

To educate its members and other interested persons in methods of safe operation and maintenance of World War II and other such aircraft that are representative of military aviation operations.

It is our aim and motto, to "keep 'em flying". Most of the warbirds we see at air shows and other gatherings are owned by individuals and museums. It is the determination to fly these high performance airplanes, combined with the desire for preserving a piece of our heritage, that makes these owners want to display these magnificent machines. Unlike going to a museum and merely viewing these aircraft, one can now see, hear, feel and even smell what it was like to fly and maintain the birds when they were working for a living.

The EAA Warbirds of America, a division of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is a group of owners, pilots and enthusiasts of "warbirds", or ex-military aircraft.

What started out as a club for World War II fighter owners has now blossomed into an organization whose members own and fly the whole gamut of ex-military aircraft - from the old biplanes, trainers, fighters, bombers and liaisons of World War II to the early jets of the Korean War era to the aircraft of the Vietnam War. Even foreign aircraft are not left out. Former adversary's warbirds are now highly prized airplanes. Here at the EAA Warbirds of America, there is something for everyone who has an interest in warbirds. You do not have to be an owner to join - just the love of these historic machines is sufficient.