Manufactured over a 30 year span this workhouse of a plane was popular as a small passenger or cargo aircraft. Be ready to hear the rumble of it's 450 HP engines. Have your cameras ready because you don't want to miss it doing photo fly-by's during the show.  This aircraft is based at the Wadsworth Airport and is proudly owned by Dane and Bryan Jorgensen.

US Air Force Reserve, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

The C-17 commonly performs tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world; additional roles include medical evacuation and airdrop duties. The C-17 is 174 feet long and has a wingspan of about 170 feet. For cargo operations the aircraft requires a crew of three: pilot, copilot, and Loadmaster. Maximum payload of the C-17 is 170,900 pounds, and its maximum takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds.

See firsthand what a small cargo aircraft looks like inside. You'll be impressed by the size of this aircraft. Based at Akron-Canton Airport, Castle can launch an aircraft within 1 hour of your call and fly into and out of most airports in the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Prepare to be impressed by this beautifully restored piece of history. The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor is a military trainer aircraft derived from the Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza. The earlier versions of the T-34, dating from around the late 1940s to the 1950s, were piston-engined and were eventually succeeded by the upgraded turboprop engine. This fine aircraft is owned and operated by Castle Aviation located at the Akron-Canton Airport.

The Hawker Sea Fury is a British fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by Hawker Aircraft. It was the last propeller-driven fighter to serve with the Royal Navy and one of the fastest production single reciprocating engine aircraft ever built. Developed during the Second World War, the Sea Fury entered service two years after the war ended. It proved to be a popular aircraft with a number of overseas militaries and was used during the Korean War in the early 1950s, and by the Cuban air force during the 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion.

Founded in 2022, the CAF Buckeye Wing was established to recognize the crucial role that Ohio has played in aviation history.  Their 1943 Fairchild PT-26 was a primary trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) throughout WWII.  Provided to the RCAF via the Lend Lease agreement, the PT-26 was responsible for training a number of the 8,864 Americans who joined the RCAF prior to the US involvement in WWII. 

The Stearman is a strong and rugged training aircraft. Nearly 9,000 of these aircraft saw active service with various training units throughout North America during WWII.

Heritage Biplane, Ltd, located at Akron-Fulton Airport, owns and operates this aircraft and is dedicated to preserving the memory of the thousands of young aviators who first flew these aircraft in the defense of our nation during the early 1940s. 

Today, you too can don a leather helmet and goggles and take to the air. Schedule your flight at Heritage Biplane.

Produced by General Motors during World War II, this iconic aircraft played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of the conflict. This aircraft was meticisally restored for 14 years by Charlie Cartledge and his team of volunteers at Lake Erie Warbirds and now calls the Liberty Aviation Musuem home.

This legendary aircraft, renowned for its pivotal role in World War II, embodies courage and resilience. The Avenger's distinctive silhouette, with its rugged frame and powerful 1,900hp engine, symbolizes the determination of the brave souls who piloted it. Whether in combat missions or airshows, the Avenger commands attention, serving as a reminder of the valor of those who fought for freedom. With each flight, it carries the legacy of its predecessors, inspiring admiration and respect for generations to come.

U.S. Air Force Reserve, Youngstown Ohio

The C-130 primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission by operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The airframe performs a diverse number of roles, including airlift support, Antarctic ice resupply, aeromedical missions, weather reconnaissance, aerial spray & firefighting, and natural disaster relief missions. The aircraft is powered by four turboprop engines that produce 4,600 shaft horsepower each. It can carry 42,000lbs of cargo and has a max takeoff weight of 155,000lbs. 

The best way to test a newly invented light was to put it on an aircraft and fly it up to altitude to make sure it performed correctly. This Beech C-45 was Grimes' 4th Test-bed aircraft. It currently has over 75 lights on it!

The SAAB 340B has a max cruise speed of 290 knots. It's max cargo load is 7,500 lbs and it's range is 1,300 miles. Come walk through this workhorse of a plane.

The Goodyear FG-1 Corsair was a license-built version of the Vought F4U Corsair, produced during World War II. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine producing approximately 2,000 horsepower, it was one of the most formidable carrier-based fighters of its time. Over 4,000 were built in Akron, Ohio, where Goodyear manufactured the aircraft to meet urgent U.S. Navy wartime demand. The FG-1 saw extensive service in the Pacific Theater, excelling in both air superiority and ground-attack missions.

The Army selected the L-19 as its new observation aircraft in 1949 since it was constructed of all metal, as the fabric-covered liaison aircraft used during World War II (such as the L-4) had short service lives. The L-19 did not disappoint and played a key role in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The name, Bird Dog, was chosen because the role of the new aircraft was to find the enemy and orbit overhead until artillery (or attack aircraft) could be brought to bear on the enemy. While flying low and close to the battlefield, the pilot would observe the exploding shells and adjust the fire via his radios, in the manner of a bird dog (gun dog) used by game hunters. This museum quality aircraft is owned by Doug Cartledge and is based in Wadsworth.

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk. I was a British two-seat, piston-engine primary trainer introduced in the early 1970s. Powered by a 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, it was designed to provide reliable and forgiving handling characteristics for military pilot training. The Bulldog T Mk. I served with the Royal Air Force and several other air arms worldwide, earning a reputation for durability and ease of maintenance.

The North American T-28 Trojan was the first trainer aircraft specifically developed for the newly formed United States Air Force. Designed to transition pilots from basic trainers to high-performance military aircraft, the T-28

helped a new generation of aviators master complex systems and prepare for advanced operational flying. It also has served as the initial aircraft flown by future astronauts, including Michael Collins of the Apollo 11 moon mission.

This particular aircraft, serial number 49-1513, was ordered by the USAF in 1949 and delivered to the 3300th Pilot Training Group at Graham Air Force Base in Florida. It served actively until 1955, when it was retired and placed in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona.