AirVenture Oshkosh 2011

Taken during the week at AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, are photos of various Foundation aircraft, alone and in various formations.

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The WHF A-4 Skyhawk, T-2 Buckeye, and a camo USN F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation behind an F4U Corsair in a Navy Legacy Flight formation at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011.
Photo by David Jacobson

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• The WHF A-4 Skyhawk, T-2 Buckeye, and a camo USN F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation behind an F4U Corsair in a Navy Legacy Flight formation at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011.
  Photo by David Jacobson
  The WHF A-4 Skyhawk, T-2 Buckeye, and a camo USN F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation behind an F4U Corsair in a Navy Legacy Flight formation at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011. Photo by David Jacobson
• The F/A-18F Super Hornet from the formation in the prior photograph is part of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-122, The Flying Eagles. It is painted in a blue digital camouflaged pattern with markings to commemorate 100 years of Naval Aviation.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The F/A-18F Super Hornet from the formation in the prior photograph is part of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-122, The Flying Eagles. It is painted in a blue digital camouflaged pattern with markings to commemorate 100 years of Naval Aviation. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• The WHF A-4 Skyhawk, T-2 Buckeye, and a camo USN F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation behind an FJ-4B Fury in a Navy Legacy Flight formation at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The WHF A-4 Skyhawk, T-2 Buckeye, and a camo USN F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation behind an FJ-4B Fury in a Navy Legacy Flight formation at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• The Foundation F-86 Sabre on its takeoff roll at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 30, 2011.
  Photo by David Jacobson
  The Foundation F-86 Sabre on its takeoff roll at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 30, 2011. Photo by David Jacobson
• The Foundation F-86 Sabre taking off at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 30, 2011.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The Foundation F-86 Sabre taking off at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 30, 2011. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• The Foundation F-86 Sabre is seen here at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011, leading a formation of four L-39C Albatros jets, part of the Hoppers Flight Demonstration Team.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The Foundation F-86 Sabre is seen here at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011, leading a formation of four L-39C Albatros jets, part of the Hoppers Flight Demonstration Team. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• The Foundation F-86 Sabre is seen here at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011, leading a formation of three L-39C Albatros jets, part of the Hoppers Flight Demonstration Team.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The Foundation F-86 Sabre is seen here at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 28, 2011, leading a formation of three L-39C Albatros jets, part of the Hoppers Flight Demonstration Team. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• The Foundation T-28 Trojan, piloted by Jeff Clark, flies lead for a six ship formation of the Trojan Horsemen T-28 Aerobatic Team at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 26, 2011.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The Foundation T-28 Trojan, piloted by Jeff Clark, flies lead for a six ship formation of the Trojan Horsemen T-28 Aerobatic Team at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 26, 2011. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• The Foundation T-28 Trojan, piloted by Jeff Clark, flies lead for a six ship formation of the Trojan Horsemen T-28 Aerobatic Team as they perform a starburst break at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 29, 2011.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The Foundation T-28 Trojan, piloted by Jeff Clark, flies lead for a six ship formation of the Trojan Horsemen T-28 Aerobatic Team as they perform a starburst break at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 29, 2011. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• A formation of legendary aircraft, made famous by Bob Hoover during his military service and subsequent airshow performances, flown on Bob Hoover Tribute Day at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 26, 2011. From the foreground, a Shrike Commander, a P-51D Mustang, the Foundation F-86 Sabre flown by Paul R. Wood, and a Sabreliner jet.
  Photo by Jessica Ambats
  A formation of legendary aircraft, made famous by Bob Hoover during his military service and subsequent airshow performances, flown on Bob Hoover Tribute Day at AirVenture Oshkosh on July 26, 2011. From the foreground, a Shrike Commander, a P-51D Mustang, the Foundation F-86 Sabre flown by Paul R. Wood, and a Sabreliner jet. Photo by Jessica Ambats / www.JessicaAmbats.com

2011 Air Show Legacy and Heritage Formations

Foundation aircraft are shown below flying with other contemporary and historic U.S. military aircraft in various Legacy and Heritage Flight formations during the 2011 airshow season.

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The Foundation T-28, piloted by Jeff Clark, flying as part of the Trojan Horsemen Aerobatic Team, does a flyby at the "AirPower over Hampton Roads" show on May 15, 2011, at Langley AFB, VA. Photo by Chris Parypa / ChrisParypa.com

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• The Foundation T-28, piloted by Jeff Clark, flying as part of the Trojan Horsemen Aerobatic Team, does a flyby at the "AirPower over Hampton Roads" show on May 15, 2011, at Langley AFB, VA.
  Photo by Chris Parypa
  The Foundation T-28, piloted by Jeff Clark, flying as part of the Trojan Horsemen Aerobatic Team, does a flyby at the "AirPower over Hampton Roads" show on May 15, 2011, at Langley AFB, VA. Photo by Chris Parypa / ChrisParypa.com
• The Foundation T-28, piloted by Jeff Clark, flying lead in a six ship formation of the Trojan Horsemen Aerobatic Team, at the "AirPower over Hampton Roads" show on May 15, 2011, at Langley AFB, VA.
  Photo by Eric Sanders
  The Foundation T-28, piloted by Jeff Clark, flying lead in a six ship formation of the Trojan Horsemen Aerobatic Team, at the "AirPower over Hampton Roads" show on May 15, 2011, at Langley AFB, VA. Photo by Eric Sanders
• The Foundation A-4 Skyhawk, flown by Paul R. Wood, climbs out as part of its TAC Demo routine at the "Thunder over Michigan" air show on July 23, 2011.
  Photo by Steve Rice
  The Foundation A-4 Skyhawk, flown by Paul R. Wood, climbs out as part of its TAC Demo routine at the "Thunder over Michigan" air show on July 23, 2011. Photo by Steve Rice
• The Foundation T-2 Buckeye leads a formation of two T-33 Shooting Star's at the "Wings over Waukesha" air show on August 28, 2011.
  Photo by Henning Henningsen
  The Foundation T-2 Buckeye leads a formation of two T-33 Shooting Star's at the "Wings over Waukesha" air show on August 28, 2011. Photo by Henning Henningsen
• The Foundation A-4 Skyhawk makes a pass at the 2011 NAS Oceana Air Show on September 25, 2011.
  Photo by Alan Barbor / TFR Media
  The Foundation A-4 Skyhawk makes a pass at the 2011 NAS Oceana Air Show on September 25, 2011. Photo by Alan Barbor / TFR Media

P-51D Mustang "Baby Duck" takes to the air!

On Friday, July 8, 2011, shortly after noon, the North American P-51D Mustang "Baby Duck" made it's first post-restoration flight from Tab-Air, at East Troy Municipal Airport in East Troy, WI. The pilot for the Mustang test flight was Vlado Lenoch.

The aircraft had last flown in 1996, more than fifteen years ago. The "Baby Duck" restoration project began in December of 2008.

At least one additional test flight is scheduled at Tab-Air, before we take delivery of the aircraft at the Warbird Heritage Foundation. We plan to have the aircraft at least on static display at this year's Waukegan Air Show. We hope to begin regularlly flying the Mustang during the 2012 airshow season.

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A closeup of the artwork on the side of the Foundation P-51D, "Baby Duck".
Photo by Rob Edgcumbe

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• A closeup of the artwork on the side of the Foundation P-51D, "Baby Duck".
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  A closeup of the artwork on the side of the Foundation P-51D, "Baby Duck". Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• Paul Wood discusses the P-51 instrumentation with pilot Vlado Lenoch.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  Paul Wood discusses the P-51 instrumentation with pilot Vlado Lenoch. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• With the Rolls Royce Merlin engine purring, pilot Vlado Lenoch waves as he begins to taxi for takeoff on the "Baby Duck"'s first post-restoration test flight.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  With the Rolls Royce Merlin engine purring, pilot Vlado Lenoch waves as he begins to taxi for takeoff on the "Baby Duck"'s first post-restoration test flight. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• The Foundation P-51D on the takeoff roll for it's first post-restoration test flight.
  Photo by David Staffeldt
  The Foundation P-51D on the takeoff roll for it's first post-restoration test flight. Photo by David Staffeldt
• The Foundation P-51D, flown by Vlado Lenoch, takes to the air for the first time since 1996 on it's first post-restoration test flight.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  The Foundation P-51D, flown by Vlado Lenoch, takes to the air for the first time since 1996 on it's first post-restoration test flight. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• The Foundation P-51D, flown by Vlado Lenoch, takes to the air for the first time since 1996 on it's first post-restoration test flight.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  The Foundation P-51D, flown by Vlado Lenoch, takes to the air for the first time since 1996 on it's first post-restoration test flight. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• The Foundation P-51D turns on final.
  Photo by David Staffeldt
  The Foundation P-51D turns on final. Photo by David Staffeldt
• The Foundation P-51D touches down after a successful first test flight.
  Photo by David Staffeldt
  The Foundation P-51D touches down after a successful first test flight. Photo by David Staffeldt
• The Foundation P-51D rolls out after landing.
  Photo by David Staffeldt
  The Foundation P-51D rolls out after landing. Photo by David Staffeldt
• On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  On it's second test flight, the Foundation P-51D makes a low high speed pass over the field. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• The Foundation P-51D, with it's landing gear down, on final approach.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  The Foundation P-51D, with it's landing gear down, on final approach. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• The Foundation P-51D, with it's landing gear down, on final approach.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  The Foundation P-51D, with it's landing gear down, on final approach. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• The Foundation P-51D, on short final, about to touch down.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  The Foundation P-51D, on short final, about to touch down. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
• The Foundation P-51D, taxis back to the hangar after two successful test flights.
  Photo by Rob Edgcumbe
  The Foundation P-51D, taxis back to the hangar after two successful test flights. Photo by Rob Edgcumbe

F/A-18 Super Hornets / WHF A-4 Skyhawk overfly the Indianapolis 500

As part of the post race ceremonies, The WHF A-4B Skyhawk, flown by Paul R. Wood, followed a formation of four USN F/A-18 Super Hornets in a high speed flyby over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The flyby was done to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation as well as the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 race.

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Approaching the Speedway in the distance, is a formation of four USN F/A-18 Super Hornets. Barely visible, below and to the right of the formation, is the WHF A-4B Skyhawk.
Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography

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• Approaching the Speedway in the distance, is a formation of four USN F/A-18 Super Hornets. Barely visible, below and to the right of the formation, is the WHF A-4B Skyhawk.
  Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography
  Approaching the Speedway in the distance, is a formation of four USN F/A-18 Super Hornets. Barely visible, below and to the right of the formation, is the WHF A-4B Skyhawk. Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography
• The formation of four USN F/A-18 Super Hornets, with their tailhooks extended, passes over the Indianapolis Motor Spedway.
  Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography
  The formation of four USN F/A-18 Super Hornets, with their tailhooks extended, passes over the Indianapolis Motor Spedway. Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography
• The Foundation A-4B Skyhawk, flown by Paul R. Wood, makes a high-speed pass over the Indianapolis Motor
  Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography
  The Foundation A-4B Skyhawk, flown by Paul R. Wood, makes a high-speed pass over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography
• The Foundation A-4B Skyhawk makes a high-speed pass over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography
  The Foundation A-4B Skyhawk makes a high-speed pass over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo by Jack Mueller / Superior Photography