Featured Display

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Military Field Gear Through the Generations

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison will join the reenactor area with a display of military uniforms, field gear, and service-era equipment. Guests can take a closer look at the items carried and worn by service members across different periods of American military history.

Desert Storm military field gear displayed with camouflage jacket, helmet, boots, pack, MRE, scarf, and folded uniform pieces.
Vietnam War military field gear displayed with green uniform, helmet, boots, pack, food tins, and a travel trunk binder.
Military cold-weather field gear displayed with green parka, helmet, boots, gloves, canteen, and folded uniform pieces.
World War I military uniform and field gear displayed with jacket, boots, helmet, satchel, canteen, blanket roll, and travel trunk binder.

Photo credit: Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison.

About the Reenactor Area

Reenactors are an important part of the Pistons & Props Airshow experience. Units from multiple eras help tell the story of military aviation and create an engaging, interactive area for attendees to enjoy throughout the weekend.

Our reenactor camp is located near the flightline and offers a historically themed setting for displays, photos, and visitor interaction.

Guests can explore displays, meet reenactors, and learn more about the people, gear, and history that shaped aviation across generations.

Highlights

  • Living-history displays
  • Reenactor camp near the flightline
  • Educational interaction with visitors throughout the day
  • A unique weekend attraction for aviation fans, families, and history enthusiasts