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Flying Sponsors Second Annual New York City-Area Wings & Wheels Show

The C-54 Spirit of Freedom will be one of many historic airplanes at October's Wings & Wheels show. Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
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Key Takeaways:

  • The "Salute to Veterans" Wings & Wheels show, sponsored by *Flying* magazine, is scheduled for October 6-7 at Essex County Airport in Northern New Jersey.
  • The event will showcase numerous historic aircraft, including the Douglas C-54 "Spirit of Freedom," a TBM Avenger, and an F4U Corsair, along with helicopter and tethered hot air balloon rides, and entertainment by the Victory Belles.
  • Veterans and active military personnel receive free admission, while adult tickets are $15 and children/seniors are $10, with all proceeds benefiting the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Flying once again is sponsoring the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame’s “Salute to Veterans” Wings & Wheels show at Essex County Airport in Northern New Jersey, which will be held this year on Saturday October 6 and Sunday October 7.

The show will include numerous historic aircraft, including the rare Douglas C-54 “Spirit of Freedom” owned and operated by the Berlin Airlift Foundation, plus a TBM Avenger, F4U Corsair and many others. Helicopter rides will be offered both days of the show, as well as tethered hot air balloon rides. Entertainment will be provided by the Victory Belles trio.

Veterans wearing VFW or American Legion caps and active duty military personnel will be admitted free. Adult admission is $15 and children 5-12 and seniors 62 and older $10. Kids under 5 a free. Show cars will be admitted for $20 for one day or $30 for two, and includes admission for all occupants. All proceeds benefit the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum located at Teterboro Airport.

If you’d like to exhibit your interesting airplane at the show, visit the NJAHOF for details.

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