EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017: Boeing Plaza - B-52H and B-1B Bombers

Strategic

By Fred Harl

bombers were prominently featured among the Boeing Plaza aircraft displays. Along with the two remaining flying B-29 Superfortress World War II era bombers, two current strategic bombers, the B-52H Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer, were the main attractions. The B-52H from the 93rd Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Wing, at Barksdale AFB, LA sported the squadron's centennial nose art. The 93rd BS is the Formal Training Unit for qualifying B-52 aircrews. The B-1B is from the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess AFB, TX.  It is the Formal Training Unit for the B-1B Lancer fleet.    

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017: Boeing Plaza Overview

By Fred Harl

The centerpiece of aircraft static displays at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 was Boeing Plaza.  A number of current Boeing aircraft, especially the big bombers, were featured in the daily static display rotation.  Also apparent is the evolving nature of the aircraft setup and, of course, the changing weather.  Included in the series will be views of the visitors clustered around the aircraft, and even a visit from Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Heather Wilson.  We will feature specific aircraft in future posts, so check back often for these more in-depth features.