Southwest Airlines (Dallas) and the EAA announced the carrier’s participation in this year’s Air Venture Air Show to be held in Oshkosh, WI from July 26 until August 1.  The annual air show, which draws more than 550,000 visitors from 75 countries each year, is the world’s premier aviation enthusiast event. The highlight of Southwest’s participation will be the arrival of one of the airline’s Boeing 737-700 aircraft on Saturday, July 31.  The aircraft will feature a unique decal and will be open for tours throughout the day to Air Venture visitors.

This year the air show will also feature a special “75th Anniversary” Douglas DC-3 fly-in.