'Wheels and Wings' event returns to Middle Wallop

A spitfire, wing walkers and the RAF Falcons Parachute Display team will form just part of this year’s ‘Wallop Wheels and Wings’ event at the Army Flying Museum.

The popular visitor centre in Middle Wallop is in the final throes of preparation for their annual fundraising event which takes place on Saturday 12^th July.

Visitors are in for a real treat again this year as, over 400 cars and motorcycles form part of the event, as well as a number of air displays.   

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

This year, the Army Flying Museum also welcome back the RAF Falcons Parachute Display team, the Rolls Royce Heritage Flight Spitfire and the Navy Wings Harvard.

Also included in the family day out are special displays by the RAF Grob Tutor and a Westland Lynx AH Mk.7.

The annual fundraising event is always a great day out for the whole family, not just for car, motorbike and aircraft enthusiasts as there is a full programme of entertainment running throughout the day including inflatables, craft activities, laser tag, mini racers and circus skills, for all ages. 

This year, sponsors GKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters are also providing some great 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. 

Organisers say, “The event this year has attracted its highest number of exhibitors, with over 400 classic/super cars and motorcycles, 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 told Salisbury Radio, “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.