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Pistons and Props

Fri July 18 - Sat July 19, 2025 Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport - KJVL
Janesville, WI 53546 US

Photos With Historical Airplanes!

B-25 Miss Mitchell OR SBD-5 Dauntless

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 Photo Ops Pre-Registration is Required

1 vehicle per registration only - you may register multiple vehicles with the purchase of additional time slots
For Vehicles only: Interested motorcycles may register for FRIDAY ONLY
Interested Pin-up Models or Pin-up Groups requesting photo ops may register for FRIDAY ONLY

What’s included?

  • Photo ops for EITHER Miss Mitchell OR Dauntless (must pick 1 during registration) 
  • Bring your camera/personal photographer or a crew member will be provided with a digital camera.  
    • All photos taken by the Pistons & Props crew are included in the cost. 
  • Included photos will be digitally un-edited (excludes the Professional Photo option for additional purchase on FRIDAY ONLY) 
  • All photos will be emailed within a few days following the event.
  • Aircraft will be positioned before photo ops - Pre-determined location for car and main camera angle.
Limited photo sessions are available. All sessions must be booked in advance - no day of bookings allowed.
To accommodate as many as possible please check in 10-15 minutes before scheduled photo time with your car ready to shoot. 
Space will be available for early arrivals to wax, polish, etc.

Power and Speed Photo Session
Saturday, July 20th
7 am - 9 am (CARS ONLY- limited slots available)
10-minute Photo Op
Cost: $75
(Registration is located under "show your car" ticket at check out)
  • You will be directed to pull up and park in a specified location, in front of the selected aircraft.  A Crew member will be ready to capture the images.  
  • The session will average 10 minutes including parking and moving your vehicle into the space.  
  • Owners may sit in the vehicles for the photo; exit the vehicle; or lean against it.  
  • Time slots provided are 30-minute blocks with 3 sessions in each block. 1st vehicle in line for each block will be parked first.  
  • If you have more than one vehicle, you may purchase multiple sessions.  Only 1 vehicle is permitted per session.  It is recommended to NOT select back-to-back sessions for multiple cars, as you will need time to pull around and back for the full session with the additional vehicle.


*Due to time constraints, no one else will be permitted on the ramp during the session besides the owner and 1 guest/photographer.*

*Must also be registered and attending car show following photo op.*

*Due to limited time, we will not be able to allow repositioning of the car in between photos during the Saturday morning photo shoot.*
Premium Power Package
Friday, July 19th
6 pm - 8 pm (very limited slots available)
20-minute Photo Op

Cost: $250

In addition to the photo opportunity described above, this more private session lasts up to 20 minutes.  The session  offers more time and fewer distractions while allowing for more options in positioning, as well as the opportunity to include yourself, a model, or small groups of people (up to 8 max)

Additional Pin-Up Models (FRIDAY ONLY)

Local pin-up-styled models are planning to be onsite, sponsored by Traffic Jams Speed Shop.  If you would like to request one (or several if available) of these individuals to pose in your session, you may ask.  In exchange for their time, you are agreeing to allow us to provide a copy of the images to the models as well.  
Please note:  these are volunteers - All Models are offering their time as a courtesy and reserve the right to refuse any and all photos.

Premium Power Package Add-on:
July 19th ONLY
3 Professional Photos for an additional $30. (Friday Only)

*Professional Photography is provided by Full Spectrum Photography in addition to the photos taken by the Crew. 
*Full Spectrum Photography will take approximately 5-7 minutes to take photos during your session.
* Professional Photography add-on includes 3 high-definition digital copies from your photo op. Adding this option provides you with 3 additional digital images in high resolution, which you can edit, print, or distribute as you wish.  Photos will be emailed within 5-7 business days.
*Must be purchased in Advance with your FRIDAY session.

Want a longer Private Photo Shoot?   Please reach out to info@pistonsprops.com for more details

This is for private photo use only.  If you wish to build your portfolio or create material for sale, please email us at info@pistonsprops.com for details.

-There will be an area available for waxing, shining, etc, prior to your session.  We recommend being early and ready no later than 10 minutes prior to your allotted session time.  
-Refunds will only be issued if the WWII aircraft is unable to travel to Janesville due to mechanical issues or if significant weather occurs.
-No refunds will be granted due to sun, clouds, later arrivals, missed session times, image quality, etc.  
-For all sessions, please follow the instructions of the crew directing you.  Any refusal may result in being asked to leave, forfeiting the remainder of the session time.
-By agreeing to either session you are authorizing Propel Forward the use of your photos for future event advertisement.
-Cell phones are permitted 
-Absolutely no smoking or vaping during the sessions or while on airport property. 

*all proceeds benefiting the Commemorative Air Force and Propel Forward*

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