The summer air shows in the Chicago and Milwaukee area bring excitement to the area as spectators gather to look into the skies for spectacular aerobatics shows and to see vintage aircraft. There are several opportunities to drink in the excitement of airplanes and daring flight formations at the Wings of Freedom Tours, German Fest in Milwaukee, EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh and the Chicago Air & Water Show.
Wings of Freedom Tours
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Wings of Freedom is bringing their nationwide tour to the Chicago area. Collings Foundation has scheduled tours of the vintage WWII aircraft in Waukegan, West Chicago, Valparaiso, Kankakee and Wheeling.
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July 22 – 24 Waukegan, Illinois at Waukegan Regional Airport
July 24 – 26 West Chicago at Dupage Airport
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July 27 – 29 Valparaiso, Indiana at Porter County Municipal Airport
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July 29 – 31 Kankakee, Illinois at Greater Kankakee Airport
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July 31 – August 3 Wheeling, Illinois at Chicago Executive Airport (Palwaukee)
Wings of Freedom Tours bring vintage WWII aircraft to Chicago area
German Fest Milwaukee Air Show July 25
The night air show is a new event at German Fest in Milwaukee. The two hour aerial display starts at 7:30 pm on Saturday night. A variety of planes, ranging from vintage to modern will fly through the skies over the lake front.
Performers at German Fest Air Show
- U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
- U.S. Navy FA – 18 Hornet Demonstrations]
- U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle Demonstration
- Lima Lima T-34 Warbird Aerobatic Team
- Aeroshell T-6 Warbird Aerobird Aerobatic Team
- Dave Dacy Wingwalking
- Bob Davis – Sukhoi SU – 29
- Sean Tucker
- The one night air show will take place due east of the German Fest grounds, along the east edge of the island. The show will also involve a stunning fireworks show.
German Fest a Milwaukee Festival July 23 to 26
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 27 – August 2
A collection of warbird fighter aircraft not seen in one place for years will highlight the huge annual reunion of warbird aircraft and associated activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 57th annual edition of EAA AirVenture, “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” will be held July 27-August 2.
Among the legendary World War II fighter aircraft scheduled to participate include restored Japanese Zero and German Messerschmitt 109, as well as British Hurricane and Spitfire, plus Hellcat, Wildcat, P-38, P-40, P-47, and always-popular P-51s from the American side.
EAA AirVenture a gathering of airplanes and aviators in Oshkosh
Chicago Air & Water Show August 15 - 16
The Chicago Air & Water Show on the lakefront is the largest spectator event in the United States. Performers at this year's show includes performances by:
- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
- U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights
- Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
- Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue
- Lima Lima Flight Crew
- Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle
- The Firebirds
- Ed Hamill – Air Force Reserve Bi-Plane
- Red Bull Mig
- U.S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs
Venetian Night Hollywood on the Lake in Chicago July 25
Fox Lake Venetian Night and Block Party August 1
Columbus replica ships in Waukegan Harbor July 29 to August 3
Chicago Air and Water Show August 15-16
F-22 featured at Air Fest 2009 in Rockford
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