Wallop Wheels and Wings returns for 2025

The Army Flying Museum, in Middle Wallop, are in the last throws of their preparation for their popular annual fundraising event, Wallop Wheels and Wings, which will take place on both the Museum site and the historic adjacent airfield on Saturday 12th July.

Visitors are being promised a real treat again this year as, weather permitting, a number of air displays are planned throughout the event.  

The Aerosuperbatics Wing Walkers will be wowing the crowds and making their first visit to Wallop Wheels and Wings. The Wing walkers perform breathtaking acrobatics and handstands whilst strapped to the top wings of two beautiful 1940s Boeing Stearman biplanes as the pilots fly through a choreographed and energetic routine of dazzling aerobatics and close formation flypasts.  

It is set to be a very exciting addition to the display programme at this popular annual event at Middle Wallop.  

In addition, the Museum welcome back the RAF Falcons Parachute Display team, the Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight Spitfire and the Navy Wings Harvard.

Also included in the programme are very special displays by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Douglas C47 Dakota and RAF Grob Tutor, along with what is set to be a real crowd pleaser, as a Westland Lynx AH Mk.7 takes to the skies to entertain the crowds.

The event promises to be a great day out for the whole family, not just for car, motorbike and aircraft enthusiasts and will see a full programme of entertainment running throughout the day, including inflatables, craft activities, laser tag, mini racers and circus skills, for all ages to get involved in.

The event sponsors, GKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters, will also provide activities to keep young minds whirring in the Discovery Den. 

Younger visitors will also have lots of fun with the classic pedal planes and little tanks.

The event village will showcase local artisan traders including Homemade Brownie Company, New Forest Shortbread, Hornet Chilli, Saxnot Meadery, and many more and is a great chance to support local independent traders and pick up some unique gifts.  

This year's event has attracted its highest number of exhibitors, featuring over 400 classic and super cars and motorcycles, along with a very special display by sponsors Andover Norton International.

The event will also showcase the Model Aircraft Club, Living History Groups and much more.

For those with an interest in photography, there are only limited tickets remaining for the photography enclosure, which gives exclusive access to aircraft arrivals and prime positioning to capture some amazing shots on the day.

Chief Executive of the Museum Lucy Johnson said: “Wallop Wheels and Wings is the Army Flying Museum’s main fundraising event and a chance to showcase some of the best vintage aircraft, cars and motorbikes on the beautiful site of Middle Wallop airfield.  We are also thrilled to have been able to build on the number of air displays included in the event this year.

"The Museum is an independent charity and relies on fundraising activities to support the work we do in preserving the history of British Army aviation, so the proceeds from this event are vitally important. But it’s also a brilliant day out for the whole family, and we hope you can join us!”

All tickets purchased in advance of the event come with a free annual pass for the Museum, valid from 13th July, and with all school holiday activities included in the annual pass, this gives great value for money for local families to enjoy and support this great local Museum.