Wings Wheels Rotors & Expo (WWRE 2014), the annual open house hosted by the California National Guard, Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) and the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Los Alamitos Army Airfield Joint Training Base in Los Alamitos, Calif.
All the activities will take place on the flightline on Los Alamitos Army Airfield (KSLI).
Los Alamitos Army Airfield is the last remaining military airfield in the greater LA/Orange County areas with the longest runways in the OC. The JFTB is also the disaster support area for Southern California.
On display will be military aircraft, helicopters, many cars, and warbirds along with public safety, first responder and military equipment. Aircraft flyovers are planned, including aircraft static displays.
Various civilian and public safety helicopters will be on display, including fire, police and military rotorcraft. Helicopter awareness will be supported by the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association (PHPA).
Along with the airplanes and warbirds are helicopter flights in civilian “choppers” for hire with helicopters provided by Star Helicopters.
Also, free flights in general aviation aircraft by the Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles for youth between the ages of 8 and 17 who are interested in flying and aviation.
WWRE will also include a large car show including custom cars, new autos, motorcycles, roadsters, antique vehicles, trucks and hot rods. Awards to be presented for best cars.
There will be many activities for families at Wings Wheels & Rotors along with Kids Korner. Additionally, there will be food, including breakfast.
A portion of the proceeds will go to support the armed forces personnel and veterans on the Joint Forces Training Base.
Free admission, free parking. No Smoking on the flightline. Dogs, bikes, skateboards or alcohol not permitted. Open to the public, but a photo I.D. is required to enter the base.
For more information: WWRExpo.net