jandmz wrote:I was reading your post, and it is sad that we have lost most of "The Greatest Generation". I know what you mean. I am a Navy Vietnam vet (surface ships, not aviation), and our ranks are thinning too.
Our friend, who recently passed away, was an AF veteran from the '60's and was a volunteer at the museum. ...
TimC wrote:Dad never talked about the war. I only remember him saying he trained to fly, the war ended and he was released. I only found the real story after he passed in 2012. He spent almost 30 months in active duty and flew transports around the eastern US after he was done training. I think I understand now why he was so humble about his service. I think he didn't want to take much credit for his time in the Navy since it was many of his friends who were deployed and some who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Greatest Generation indeed!
TimC wrote: I heard that there was an N3N at the EAA in Oshkosh a couple years ago. I'd love to see it.
Tom&Shelly wrote:...
We're wondering about camping venues. Rather than stay at the EAA campsite, which looks like a crowded RV city, we are thinking about High Cliff State Park about 45 minutes away. Any insights? Are we already too late to make reservations at either place or other campsites?
Tom
TimC wrote:Also looking forward to your map showing a Wisco visit. Will it be red (On Wisconsin!), Green and Yella (Go Pack!), Green (Go Bucks!) or navy and gold (Go Brew Crew!)
Pmullen503 wrote:I've been going to EAA ever since it began. So here are a few thoughts.
If you are airplane geeks like me and really want to get the experience, camp at EAA. Lots to do at all hours and you get to commune with other airplane geeks. It's like Woodstock but for aviation.
If that's too much then stay at a camp ground nearby.
See the night air show if you can. Don't know if you'll have time but take a look at the free workshops; composites, welding, rib building etc. A good way to pick up some new skills.
High Cliff is a nice park. Never camped there but visited many times. Some municipalities have camping available at their fairgrounds or city parks. Fond du lac and Waupun do.
Join EAA. The reduction in ticket price pays for the membership if you go for more than one day.
TimC wrote:Some more options. I'm kind of assuming you want something out a bit from the crowds. If that's not the case there are a handful of parks in the Oshkosh area.
Near Ripon, WI
https://www.fdlco.wi.gov/departments/departments-n-z/parks-trails/camping
On Green Lake
http://www.hattiesherwood.com/
Waupaca County area campgrounds
https://www.waupacacounty-wi.gov/departments/parks_and_recreation/campgrounds.php
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