AIRCRAFT ANNIVERSARIES
NOTABLE CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday! A variety of aircraft are celebrating at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 BY HAL BRYAN
Every year, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh becomes home to thousands of aircraft. Some of them are here to be displayed or perform in one of the air shows, while others form the centerpieces of thousands of campsites. In some cases, though, there’s another reason, one that’s cause for specific celebration — the anniversary of an aircraft type’s first flight or introduction. At the time of this writing, we know of several types that are here to celebrate this year, including some holdovers from last year — the AirVenture that wasn’t.
So, as you walk the convention grounds, when you see one of these airplanes, be sure to stop and wish it a happy birthday. In addition, two of EAA’s divisions, the Vintage Aircraft Association and the International Aerobatic Club, are celebrating their 50th anniversaries this year, so take some time to help them celebrate as well.
STINSON AIRCRAFT CO.
The Stinson Aircraft Co. was founded in 1920 by Eddie Stinson and went on to produce a variety of popular civil aircraft, as well as liaison aircraft like the L-5. (Pictured: a 1928 Stinson SM-2.)
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL STEINEKE
