Static Displays
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On the ground. Up close. Unforgettable.
Get up close to aviation history at the Yellowstone International Air Show. Our static displays give you the rare opportunity to walk alongside legendary aircraft, meet the pilots, and experience the stories behind these machines that shaped history.
PB4Y-2 Privateer (Tanker 121)
One of the rarest aircraft in the world, the PB4Y-2 Privateer is the only airworthy example of this Navy variant of the B-24 Liberator still flying today.
Originally built as a long-range patrol bomber for the U.S. Navy during World War II, the Privateer was designed for extended missions over open ocean. With its distinctive single vertical tail and heavily armed configuration, it became a critical asset for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and nighttime combat operations.
After WWII, Privateers served in hurricane tracking, Cold War intelligence missions, and Korean War operations—flying dangerous nighttime “Firefly” missions to support troops on the ground. This specific aircraft later spent decades as a firefighting air tanker based in Greybull, Wyoming, known as Tanker 121, before being restored and preserved for future generations.
Today, it flies as a tribute to those who served—offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a truly one-of-a-kind warbird up close.
WPP Legacy Warbirds Collection
Experience a remarkable collection of WWII-era aircraft brought to life by the pilots who continue their legacy. These historic warbirds represent not just aviation excellence—but generations of family history, service, and passion.
T-6 Texan (“Bluenose”)
Pilot
Wyatt Bohannon & JT Mounce
Wyatt Bohannon
A fourth-generation pilot, Wyatt flies the same T-6 “Bluenose” his great-grandfather served on as a crew chief during WWII—bringing history full circle.
JT Mounce
A first-generation aviator, JT was inspired by airshows as a kid and now flies warbirds to inspire the next generation—just as others once inspired him.
P-51 Mustang
Pilot
James Bohannon Jr.
James flies to honor his father’s legacy as a WWII mechanic and crew chief on T-6s and B-29s. His father once crew chiefed one of the very aircraft the family still owns and flies today—making this a deeply personal connection to history.
TBM Avenger
Pilot
James Bohannon III
A third-generation pilot, James continues a family tradition rooted in WWII service. Inspired by his grandfathers and father, his passion for aviation grew from a dream into a growing collection of historic warbirds.
F4U Corsair
Pilot
Robbie Vajdos
Robbie honors his father’s WWII aviation service, which included flying DC-3s in the Aleutian Islands and transporting generals in a B-25. Today, he restores and flies classic aircraft, helping preserve aviation history for future generations.
F4F Wildcat
Pilot
Joey Bohannon
Joey has logged time in multiple iconic warbirds, including the Mustang and Wildcat. As part of the Bohannon family aviation legacy, he continues a tradition of flying and preserving historic aircraft.
Other Static Displays
P-51 Mustang
Pilot
Will Metz
Will is a longtime Billings area resident. He grew up flyingwith his father, Buster who was a WWII B-17 and B-25 pilot. He considers it aprivilege to fly the historic P-51 and does so to commemorate his late fatherand late grandfather-in-law, a WWII instructor pilot, and to honor the serviceand sacrifice our veterans and military members make to protect our freedoms.
T-6A Texan II
Pilot
US Air Force
The T-6A Texan II is the primary trainer aircraft for U.S. Air Force pilots. Used to teach the fundamentals of military flying, the T-6A prepares student aviators for advanced training and future missions in some of the Air Force’s most capable aircraft. Its combination of performance, reliability, and modern avionics has made it the cornerstone of Air Force pilot training.
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Miss Montana C-47
Pilot
Bryan Douglass
Built in 1944, the C-47 known as Miss Montana has a rich history of military and civilian service across the Mountain West. The aircraft carried smokejumpers, hauled cargo into remote areas, supported forest protection efforts, and later underwent a major volunteer-led restoration. In 2019, Miss Montana crossed the Atlantic to participate in the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day in Normandy, and in 2023, she was officially recognized as “Montana’s Airplane.”
T-33
Pilot
Rich Grinnell
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star was one of the world’s first jet trainer aircraft and helped prepare generations of military pilots for the jet age. Developed from the P-80 fighter, the two-seat T-33 served with the U.S. Air Force and numerous allied nations for more than four decades. This historic aircraft will be brought to the Yellowstone International Air Show by Rich Grinnell, president of Forgotten Warbirds and an experienced warbird pilot who flies the T-33 at air shows throughout the western United States.
Meet the Pilots
Many of our static display pilots will be available throughout the weekend. Take the opportunity to meet them, hear their stories, and learn firsthand what it’s like to fly these historic aircraft.
Don’t just watch history—walk through it.
Plan your visit and experience these aircraft up close.