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3 days ago
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New aircraft displays land at EAA museum after AirVenture 2025
OSHKOSH – The Experimental Aircraft Association is enhancing its museum with new aircraft displays. According to a community announcement, a replica Santos-Dumont Demoiselle, a recreation of the racing airplane Buster, and a reproduction of the Messerschmitt Me 262 are now part of the museum's temporary exhibit. The Santos-Dumont Demoiselle, built by Club Aéro des Garrigues in France, was meant to be the centerpiece of the Pioneers of Flight display during AirVenture 2025. However, shipping issues delayed its arrival until after the July 21-27 event. The Demoiselle, designed by Alberto Santos-Dumont, is a lightweight monoplane with a bamboo fuselage. The original aircraft was constructed in 1907 and weighed less than 300 pounds. Buster, a homebuilt racing airplane, is now showcased in the Air Racing Gallery. This aircraft was designed by Steve Wittman, a well-known air racer and builder. Originally named "Chief Oshkosh," Buster was involved in a landing accident in the late 1930s and was stored until it was rebuilt and renamed in 1947. The recreated version was constructed by EAA Chapter 252 in Oshkosh using some original parts. The original Buster is currently displayed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The Military Aviation Museum's Messerschmitt Me 262 reproduction has also arrived from Virginia and is now on display in the Eagle Hangar. This aircraft was featured during AirVenture 2025 and participated in several air shows. The original Me 262 is recognized as the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, primarily used by the Luftwaffe. It played a significant role in changing aerial combat with its superior speed compared to piston-powered planes. The Me 262 will remain on display until mid-August, alongside other early jets, including a de Havilland Vampire, P-80, F-84, F-86 and MiG-15. After the Me 262 departs, it will be replaced by a MiG-21 from EAA's collection. This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, ntazeen@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: New aircraft displays arrive at EAA museum in Oshkosh Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
25-07-2025
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- CTV News
John Ramsay exhibit details
Winnipeg Watch Ryan Eyford shares information on John Ramsay and the Icelandic settlers exhibit at the museum.
