This half-scale Lockheed YF-80 was built by Windstar of Boise, Idaho. Constructed of aluminium, it uses scaled down T-33 tip tanks and canopy. It is powered by the Davis Cold-Jet, has an estimated maximum speed of 300 m.p.h. plus and is due to make its maiden flight shortly.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star - СШАUSA - 1944

This particularly convincing Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless was built over a five-year period at a cost of $15,000. The plans were scaled up from a rubber-powered scale model and the all-metal craft first flew on May 25 this year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas SBD Dauntless - СШАUSA - 1939

The Pitcairn PA-8 was the largest of the Mailwing series, and this one is the sole surviving airworthy example.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pitcairn PA-5 / PA-8 Mailwing - СШАUSA - 1927

The EAA Air Museum's Spirit of St Louis replica, which earlier this year carried out a 4 1/2 month tour of 48 states in a re-enactment of Lindbergh's 1927 tour of the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis - СШАUSA - 1927

Yet another scaled-down Second World War aircraft on show was this two-thirds scale Westland Whirlwind. Powered by two 1600cc VW engines and built of aluminium, it was completed just in time for Oshkosh and was not flown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Whirlwind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Shadowing the Spirit of St Louis replica was this Stinson SM-8A, used as a support aircraft during the tour of American states.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stinson Detroiter / Junior - СШАUSA - 1927

The Rutan Vari-Eze contingent.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariEze / Long-EZ - СШАUSA - 1975

The sole surviving Kari Keen "Sioux Coupe" 90B, N10721, has recently been restored by Forrest Lovely and was voted this year's Oshkosh Antique Grand Champion. It is powered by a 90 h.p. Warner and has a maximum speed of 115 m.p.h.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kari-Keen Coupe 90 Sioux - СШАUSA - 1930

This Stephens-Sorrell Hiperbipe SNS-7 is the first of the two-seat Hiperbipes to be completed and flown. The first Hiperbipe was built in 1973 and to date 25 are reported to be under construction.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sorrell Aviation SNS-6 / SNS-7 Hiperbipe - СШАUSA - 1973

One of the growing number of miniature World War Two fighters was this scaled-down Fw 190 fighter produced from WAR plans and kit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WAR Focke-Wulf 190 - СШАUSA - 1974

The two-seat Jonas Hummingbird canard features a lifting fuselage, moulded glass fibre wings and fuselage, and graphite wing spars and landing gear struts. Powered by a 78 h.p. Revmaster VW 2000cc engine, the first flight of the Hummingbird is expected this October.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Jonas Hummingbird - СШАUSA - 1977

John Moody flew this powered Icarus II Easy Riser at Oshkosh. About 100 kits are currently being built.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: UFM Easy Riser - СШАUSA - 1975