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    I was also looking forward to seeing the Gannet...

    I was also looking forward to seeing the Gannet in the air and getting some photos of this unique bird. Ugly as it may be.

    Today is my last day here and I am hoping Veteran's Day give us...
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    Thankyou to those who suggested volunteering. I...

    Thankyou to those who suggested volunteering. I am here with 3 mates, and we did see a sign asking for volunteers down near the Red Barn yesterday, and we have been discussing doing exactly that.
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    Disappointing Oshkosh 2013

    Well, after travelling from Australia for this year's Airventure, I am quite disappointed.

    The lack of military presence here is very telling. This afternoon's airshow was very poor. There are...
  4. I have to agree with the OP. I travelled from...

    I have to agree with the OP.

    I travelled from Australia to Oshkosh in 2011. We hired an RV in Chicago and made the drive up, camping at Scholler for the week. It was very disappointing not being...
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    Hi Bill. The best time to visit Australia really...

    Hi Bill. The best time to visit Australia really depends on where you want to go. At this time of year (our summer) the southern parts of the country are getting temps in the high 20's to mid 30's...
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    G'day George. I am heading over with 2 mates...

    G'day George. I am heading over with 2 mates from Melbourne. For 2 of us, this will be our second trip (the first was 2011), and we managed to convince the third that he was missing something...
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    The plastic wristband lasted the entire week for...

    The plastic wristband lasted the entire week for me, enduring daily showers and general wear, and still needed to be cut off at the end of the week!
  8. I recall an exchange last year on the radio when...

    I recall an exchange last year on the radio when the Fairey Swordfish was approaching Oshkosh.

    The call from the tower, on identifying the Swordfish, was something like "Big fairy rock your wings"...
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    Poll: I travelled from Australia for AirVenture2011 and...

    I travelled from Australia for AirVenture2011 and had an absolute blast! However, the thing that REALLY got my camera shutter clicking was the military hardware. Sure, it was great to see the RV's...
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    My travelling companion and I got our rented RV...

    My travelling companion and I got our rented RV stuck in the mud one evening. Many thanks to the maintenance guy that came and pulled us out with his tractor.

    This was my first trip to Oshkosh,...
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