History through the legendary wartime aircraft and pride for the heroic veterans who flew them comes alive every year at the popular Warbirds in Review, held Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Warbird Alley. Connie and the late Ed Bowlin’s program is hosted by EAA Warbirds of America. These informal sessions not only delve into an aircraft’s restoration, operation, and other aspects of owning a valued piece of history, but also spotlight veterans sharing stories about what it was like to fly the aircraft in combat or support the operation as a ground crew member.

“July 2017 marks the 15th Anniversary of Warbirds in Review” said Connie Bowlin, EAA Warbirds of America president and Warbirds in Review program founder. “As I look back on the modest beginning thinking of Tex Hill, Bud Anderson, Robin Olds, Gunther Rall, Shorty Rankin, and so many other World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan and current military veterans who have been a part of Warbirds in Review, it is humbling. What began with a simple idea, with a boom box and roll around stairs, to offer a time when people could come to hear an owner talk about their aircraft has become a truly world class program. With David Hartman as the writer and moderator, the award winning production crew of Sleeping Dog Productions, the support of Jim Hagedorn, Scotts Miracle Gro Company, Warbird members Ron and Diane Fagen, numerous other donors and the total support of aircraft owners, pilot and ground crew members, we have grown to a level beyond all expectations. The live streaming of Warbirds in Review in 2016 was viewed in 64 countries.  For me personally it is a little overwhelming to know that we have entertained and shared our history with the world.  With Jumbotron, bleachers, sound systems, worldwide live streaming and the participation of so many terrific Warbird members the evolution has exceeded all expectations.”