Retro-Aero
Airshow Experiences
Vintage Wings. Living Stories.
Two aircraft. Two eras of aviation history. One nonprofit mission to connect, educate, and inspire.
AVAILABLE NOW
Cessna 190 Heritage Experience
COMING 2027
Boeing Stearman Airshow Experience
ONE MISSION
Connect. Educate. Inspire.
Aviation History, Brought to Life
More Than Vintage Aircraft on Display
Retro-Aero is a nonprofit aviation-heritage organization that brings historic aircraft and their stories directly to airshow and aviation-event audiences through authentic aircraft, interpretation, storytelling, and personal engagement.
Choose the Experience
Two Distinct Producer Experiences
Available Now
Cessna 190 Heritage Experience
A rare operating radial-engine classic meets Mr. “DC” Wolfe, a circa-1950 business owner and retired U.S. Navy Captain. Immersive Period Presentation in a circa-1950 business suit and fedora, storytelling and guest interaction bring the postwar owner-pilot era to life through four coordinated elements:
- The Aircraft
- Heritage Storytelling
- Audience Engagement
- Heritage & Media Integration
The airplane attracts attention. The experience gives that attention meaning.
Coming 2027
Boeing Stearman Airshow Experience
A performance-centered living-history experience pairs the Boeing Stearman with Captain “DC” Wolfe, portraying a WWII-era U.S. Navy Captain (O-6). Immersive Period Presentation in a historically informed WWII-era U.S. Navy uniform and selected ground interaction extend the story through four integrated elements:
- Vintage Aerobatics
- World War II Training-Field Storytelling
- Ground Engagement
- Heritage & Media Integration
Restoration, return to flight, testing, proficiency, aerobatic preparation, SAC qualification, insurance, and full operational readiness remain required before performance.
One Mission. Two Paths Into the Story.
Connect. Educate. Inspire.
The Cessna 190 provides a complete current heritage product for events that value authentic aircraft presence and audience interaction. The Stearman expands that same mission into a performance-centered World War II experience for 2027. Producers can choose the right scale and story for their event while audiences encounter the same Retro-Aero commitment to living aviation history.
For Producers
Bring Aviation History to Your Event.
Retro-Aero is speaking with producers about Cessna 190 Heritage Experience appearances now, conditional Stearman opportunities for Fall 2027, and the 2028 airshow season. Producers select one aircraft experience for their event.
Producer Resources · Overview, experience PDFs, photos and contact information.