Issue 48 AUG 25 web - Flipbook - Page 81
A spectacular festival of
motoring and aviation
A fabulous array of vehicles and aircraft from across the country roaring into the Army Flying Museum
at Middle Wallop, Hampshire on12 July, also saw a magnificent air display programme which wowed
yet another sell-out crowd.
The Army Flying Museum, and the adjacent Army Air
Corps airfield, saw its highest number of aircraft, motorcycles, classic and super cars descend on an extremely hot
day for the fifth Wallop, Wheels and Wings event, attracting over 5000 visitors. The event, which was sponsored by
GKN Aerospace and Airbus, was undoubtedly the biggest
and best it has hosted, and the air displays began in style
with a stunning fly-past from the Red Arrows. The afternoon saw a number of displays including the RAF Falcons
Parachute Team, Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight’s Spitfire
PR.XIX along with a stunning display from the Aerosuperbatics Wing Walkers and culminated with a breathtaking
finale from the Army Air Corps Display Team.
On the ground there were over 400 classic and super car
clubs in attendance, spanning over one hundred years of
motoring including the Morgan Club, Aston Martin
Owners’ Club, the MX5 Owners Club and the Austin
Healey Club, along with a wide range of superbikes and
vintage motorcycles.
Visitors were able to view the new Boeing AH-64E
Apache AH1 which was especially brought out of the
hangar for visitors to see, along with the Army Air Corps
recruiting team’s Gazelle helicopter. TV personality Henry
Cole also made a very special appearance, bringing along
his partially restored Bell Sioux Helicopter for crowds to
see.
The event showcased a number of interactive STEM
activities in its Discovery Den, with hands on activities
from GKN Aerospace, Airbus, Boeing and Leonardos
with lots to keep young minds buzzing, including GKN’s
very own robot.
A shopping village showcased many local traders and
visitors were treated to lots of great delights from
local businesses including Saxnot Meadery, New Forest
Shortbread, Hornet Chilli and many more.
Lucy Johnson, Army Flying Museum CEO, said: We are
so thrilled to have welcomed over 5000 people to our
biggest and best-ever Wallop Wheels & Wings – what a
finale we gave the crowds this year, huge thanks to the
Army Air Corps Display Team. This is the key event in
the Museum’s fundraising calendar, and it is so important
in helping to raise the profile of the Museum and the work
that we do. It was fantastic to see so many happy, smiling
faces despite the heat, and to see a record-breaking number of cars, bikes and aircraft join us on the day. Increasing
our air display programme was a particular highlight and
it was great to see the delight on our visitors faces as they
watched the spectacular displays taking place. Roll on
2026!" For more info at www.armyflying.com
Below, W3 2025 Aerosuperbatic Wingwalkers credit Derek Reedman.
