• Fireworks explode in the background with a resting USAF KC30 in the foreground. (Philip Hosking)
    Fireworks explode in the background with a resting USAF KC30 in the foreground. (Philip Hosking)
  • This Zenith CH701 amphibian chose the runway over the lake. (Philip Hosking)
    This Zenith CH701 amphibian chose the runway over the lake. (Philip Hosking)
  • This home-built Pietenpol Air Camper has been fitted with a Ford Model A engine with a custom-made radiator. (Philip Hosking)
    This home-built Pietenpol Air Camper has been fitted with a Ford Model A engine with a custom-made radiator. (Philip Hosking)
  • A Waco YQC-6 cabin biplane. The RAAF operated this type as a communication aircraft (A54) during WWII. (Philip Hosking)
    A Waco YQC-6 cabin biplane. The RAAF operated this type as a communication aircraft (A54) during WWII. (Philip Hosking)
  • A Lockwood AirCam twin pusher floatplane taxis on the lake. (Philip Hosking)
    A Lockwood AirCam twin pusher floatplane taxis on the lake. (Philip Hosking)
  • Grumman's F7F Tigercat was the first twin-engined fighter in the US Navy. (Philip Hosking)
    Grumman's F7F Tigercat was the first twin-engined fighter in the US Navy. (Philip Hosking)
  • A Mosquito Helicopters XET passes in front of the camera spot. (Philip Hosking)
    A Mosquito Helicopters XET passes in front of the camera spot. (Philip Hosking)
  • Van's Aircraft's prototype RV-15 high-wing was one of the most popular and anticipated aircraft on display. (Philip Hosking)
    Van's Aircraft's prototype RV-15 high-wing was one of the most popular and anticipated aircraft on display. (Philip Hosking)
  • Diamond's DA50 RG big single on display. (Philip Hosking)
    Diamond's DA50 RG big single on display. (Philip Hosking)
  • An Aeronca Champ on final. (Philip Hosking)
    An Aeronca Champ on final. (Philip Hosking)
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EAA AirVenture attracts aircraft of all types and styles, from the average Piper PA-28 to some rare and wonderful machinery. Australian Flying's photographer Philip Hosking spent the week at Oshkosh and sent back these images. Click on the image above to make them larger, then scroll through using the arrows.

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