 It has been years in the making, but Bemidji Air Corps Aviation has won national recognition at the nation's largest air show. The Oshkosh Air Venture awarded the Grand Champion Golden Wrench Award to Bemidji Aviation for their restoration work on a World War II P-51 Mustang airplane. The project took a total of five years, with three years on the actual restoration of the plane. The award recognized the quality and craftsmanship of the work on the plane. I tell people it's like our version of the county fair, we, you know, get our airplane ready and bring it there and show it to the world, and it's the highlight of every year for us. Bemidji Air Corps Aviation last won Grand Champion in 2011. Other awards include Reserve Grand Champion in both 2013 and 2015. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.