EAA AirVenture 2025 to Highlight Aviation Innovation of Korean War Era

The aviation innovation and technology of the Korean War era, which began 75 years ago from 2025, will be highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 on July 21-27.

The aircraft on display in Boeing Plaza and in the Warbirds area will showcase the transition from piston-powered aircraft to fighter jets and will be included in air show demonstrations.

“While legendary World War II aircraft such as the Corsair and P-51 Mustang still were widely flown at the start of the Korean War in 1950, a new age of jets rapidly came to the front lines during that time,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions.

Larsen added, “It marked a permanent change in aviation technology that will be prominent at Oshkosh this year.”

Among the Korean War-era piston-powered aircraft already committed are the Corsair, P-51 Mustang, B-29 Stratofortress, AD-4 and AD-5W Skyraiders, PB4Y and L-5.

Jet aircraft committed to AirVenture include the P-80, F-84, MiG 15, MiG 17 and F-86 Sabre.

This year also marks the 85th anniversary of the Corsair, the 80th anniversary of the A-1 Skyraider and the 75th anniversary of the MiG 17.

While elements of these displays will be present throughout AirVenture week, a primary focus will be Wednesday through Friday, July 23-25, that will include air show performances by a variety of these aircraft.

In addition, evening programming at EAA’s Theater in the Woods and Fly-In Theater are in development that will correspond to the commemoration of the Korean War’s 75th anniversary.