Wings and Wheels Expo

JOIN US IN 2021 for our 'real' wings & wheels expo!

On Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM take a Donation Flight in our classic WWII Fighter-Trainer!

One of the greatest thrills of attending Wings and Wheels Expo, presented by the Hagerstown Aviation Museum, is that visitors can step back in time and experience a memorable flight in the museum's 1943 Fairchild PT-19 Primary Trainer.

Thousands of allied pilots earned their wings during WWII in this historic airplane built in Hagerstown by Fairchild Aircraft.

By making just a $150 donation, now YOU can experience the thrill of open cockpit flying!

(Availability of flights and seats may be limited).

Our Open Airplane Afternoon & Cruise-In is Coming Soon on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 12

We could NOT have made our 2019 event the success it was, without you (and the nearly 9,000 of you, to be exact!)

We extend our Thanks to our sponsors, our supporters, our plane crews, our classic car owners, our wonderful volunteers – but MOSTLY our neighbors, families and friends who came out to enjoy our unique one-of-a-kind event in such beautiful weather. A special thanks goes to Washington County and the Hagerstown, MD Regional Airport for a AWESOME event Saturday, September 7 last year!

in 2021, it's A day FULL of fun, and SO MUCH TO SEE !

7 Hours Showcasing 90 Years of Local Aviation History

The Amazing Fairchild A-10

A Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II ('Warthog') –'The Gun With a Plane Built Around It' will be a part of the 2019 Wings and Wheels Expo, continuing our event's tradition of bringing a 'Warthog' back to its Hagerstown birthplace, courtesy of the 175th Wing of the Maryland Air National Guard.

From the Dustbin of History: A RARE 1919 Bellanca CE

The Hagerstown Aviation Museum will display its original fuselage of a RARE 1919 Bellanca CE aircraft – one of the very first aircraft built in Hagerstown!

Re-Live an American Airman's Life Aboard a B-25 Bomber

Once the most heavily-armed WWII bomber in the Allies arsenal, now you can re-live history with an unforgettable ride onboard the Delaware Aviation Museum's twin-engine B-25 Bomber.

Walk-Through a Vietnam Era C-123 'Provider'

Take a few minutes and visit our friends from Air Heritage Museum, and enjoy a walk-through of their C-123K 'Thunderpig.' Learn about the many missions this plane carried out in the 1960's and 70's.

Step Back in Time – Tour a 1944 DC-3

Enjoy a static display of a 1944 Douglas DC-3 airplane - with a walk-through history display! Ask questions what it was like to ride and fly one of these rugged planes of yesteryear. Many are still in service today for passenger and cargo duty.

THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO SEE AND DO!

* FREE Young Eagle Aircraft Flights, for children from 8 to 17!

* Civil Air Patrol and other organizations will display exhibits and aircraft

* Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics will provide information on aviation careers

* The Wheels Section of the Expo will Include a Cruise-In featuring antique and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles! (Owners can bring their vehicle for free registration and the first 100 vehicles receive a custom event dash plaque!)

* Enjoy a continuous showing of Remembering Our Aviation Heritage

Get out of the heat and into the air-conditioned Firehouse throughout the day, and enjoy a continuous showing of this great local movie (click here to view the trailer!)

* Food vendors will be on-site with foods, drinks and refreshments for attendees

Also see fire, law enforcement, rescue, construction, ag, transportation, access, historic military equipment and many other types of vehicles, too!

Feel Like Doing More, Than Being Just Another Show Attendee?

The mission of the Hagerstown Aviation Museum is focused on the acquisition and preservation of these historic Hagerstown MD-built Fairchild aircraft.

The ongoing generosity of our patrons, supporters, sponsors and the general public, allows us to continue our work to showcase these aircraft and educate our future generations about how we came together to create the society we enjoy today

An endeavor such as the Wings and Wheels Expo is no small feat for a non-profit organization such as ours, when it comes to the resources needed to host 6,000-plus attendees. Plus the operating costs necessary to find, restore and preserve such a treasured collection of airplanes and artifacts.

If you'd like to go 'one step further' and be an event partner or sponsor, we'd love to hear from you! Simply click the button below, for our 2019 Wings and Wheels Expo Sponsorship Information.

Be a Wings and Wheels Sponsor – Click Here!

Welcome to Our Visitors, Enjoy Your Day!

NOTICE TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photographers are welcome to take photographs of planes and automobiles at the owner’s discretion. With anticipation of a large crowd and the expectation of this being a family-friendly event, no model photos will be allowed during this event. This includes Friday evening during set-up and all-day Saturday. We are happy to accommodate photographers’ requests for such, at a later date. We appreciate your cooperation in making the 2019 Wings and Wheels Expo a successful and enjoyable event for all attendees!

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Hagerstown Airport terminal, entry at far West Gate

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Hagerstown Airport terminal, entry at far West Gate

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Hagerstown Airport terminal, entry at far West Gate

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ABOUT OUR PLANNED 2020 EVENT

JOIN US IN 2021 for our 'real' wings & wheels expo!

On Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM take a Donation Flight in our classic WWII Fighter-Trainer!

Our Open Airplane Afternoon & Cruise-In is Coming Soon on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 12

in 2021, it's A day FULL of fun, and SO MUCH TO SEE !

7 Hours Showcasing 90 Years of Local Aviation History

Feel Like Doing More, Than Being Just Another Show Attendee?

Welcome to Our Visitors, Enjoy Your Day!

Visit an 'Open Airplane Afternoon' in fall 2020!

August 16, 2020

Open Airplane Afternoon

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

August 16, 2020

Open Airplane Afternoon

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

October 4, 2020

Open Airplane Afternoon

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

October 4, 2020

Open Airplane Afternoon

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM