Oconto Air Show 2015

Otto Verkaufer
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Oconto Air Show 2015 Feb 13, 2015 17:43:45 GMT -6

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Post by Otto Verkaufer on Feb 13, 2015 17:43:45 GMT -6

This is a fun event that we want to support. This year we plan at present to bring truck and gun to this. There will likely also be a M/C. We'll have some 7th Pz support too.

J Douglas Bake Municipal Airport, KOCQ
Oconto, WI
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Event time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

EAA Warbirds Badger Squadron Six is hosting its 7th annual Oconto Fly-in, Car and Tractor Show on Saturday September 19, 2015. Warbird aircraft that are planning to attend are Yaks, L19 Bird Dogs, a TBM Avenger, Beech B-18, Corsair, SNJ 5, TH55A Helicopter and various others. Remote Controlled airplanes will fly all day with a special show at 2 PM. A car and tractor show* in 2014 had 200 participants from Model As & Ts, muscle cars, tractors, Mustangs, Corvettes and everything in between. Airplane and helicopter rides are available for a fee.

There are German and American WWII army encampments and equipment on display.

Crafters, museums, wildlife and commercial vendors are scheduled to participate. Food, beverages and deserts are available.

An opening ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am honoring all Veterans.

Admission is $5.00 for adults, children 12 and under free. Parking is free.

Otto Verkaufer
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Oconto Air Show 2015 Aug 18, 2015 20:18:36 GMT -6

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Post by Otto Verkaufer on Aug 18, 2015 20:18:36 GMT -6

I double checked on this event and we are still a go. Early arrival is approved and this is perhaps one of my favorite events. It's small - with us representing the German forces and Randy's group the American. No battles but lots of visitors and it is a good group at that. If you want to camp and answer questions then this is the event for you. No fires so cooking is by propane stove only and that is per airport rules. Otherwise we have a chance to do some training and get primed for Rockford the following week. Let me know if you plan to show.

New for this year is that gun demonstrations are allowed if they are notified so as to make announcement to the visitors. No "fire in the hole" calls but they will announce and then we can fire the demo. Neat!

Last Edit: Aug 24, 2015 9:56:06 GMT -6 by Otto Verkaufer

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Oconto Air Show 2015 Sept 21, 2015 0:18:39 GMT -6

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Post by Otto Verkaufer on Sept 21, 2015 0:18:39 GMT -6

Quick AAR. Another good show. We were busy with a huge crowd of spectators and lots of family groups. Also a return visit from a WWII vet of the 8th Armored Division. His interesting story was that after the war he and another buddy changed out the engine in one of Goering's Mercedes that locals wanted to run in a parade. He came home in 1946 and landed in France in Jan 45.

Franz had a nice talk with a local contest winner who was friendly and interesting. She had a nice sense of priorities.

Attendance for our group was Franz, Otto and Wilhelm and Wilhelm worked with Randy in the U.S. display. I'd like at least one more for next year.

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