The EAA (Experimental
Aircraft Association) was founded by Paul Poberezny in 1953,
from his home in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. He was the driving
force behind many of the activities at the EAA. Paul had a military career with the US
Air Force for 30 years, including service in WWII and Korea.
His flying career had him fly over 500 aircraft types,
accumulating over 30,000 hours of flying time. He also
design, modified and built a number of airplanes. Paul
passed away in August 2013 of cancer. There were many
memorials to him over the course of the week through flying
demonstrations, displays and memorial services. His legacy
will live on through the EAA.
Paul Poberezny's P-64
EAA Memorial Wall with the wreath for Paul.
Paul's Oshkosh VW, "Red One"
Paul Poberezny memorial panel at the EAA pavilion.
Paul Poberezny's P-51 Mustang
Sunday before the show, a memorial with missing man flyover.
Sunday before the show, a memorial with missing man flyover.