Two U-2 pilots, including a Wisconsin native, share rare insights on the legendary spy plane’s enduring legacy and relevance in today’s battlespace.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 drew a record-breaking crowd of 704,000 aviation enthusiasts, according to the Experimental Aircraft Association, making it the largest event in the show’s history, eclipsing the previous record of 686,000, set in 2024. For one week, July 21–27, 2025, Wisconsin’s Wittman Regional Airport transformed into the world’s busiest airfield and a temporary home for more than 10,000 aircraft, from handcrafted homebuilts and classic warbirds to the latest in aerospace innovation. Contents Two U-2 pilots, including a Wisconsin native, share rare insights on the legendary spy plane’s enduring legacy and relevance in tod

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