EAA
WARBIRDS OF AMERICA
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.
Our
Purpose
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.
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.
