Fri, Aug 11, 2006
Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Fantasy of Flight will
play host to an Oktoberfest themed event “Wings &
Wheels” honoring the best in German engineered vintage
aircraft and automobiles. The attraction is home to the
World’s Greatest Aircraft Collection featuring over 40
vintage aircraft including an exact replica of the legendary WW I
ace, Manfred Von Richthofen’s (Red Baron) Fokker DR-1
Tri-plane. Also set for display will be a collection of Porsche,
MerecedesBenz and various other German sports cars. The event will
consist of entertainment including aerial demonstrations, a Munich
style beer garden, classic Oktoberfest food offerings, music and
other themed displays.
Organizers are planning to create an event that both entertains
and educates by taking advantage of their significant collection of
vintage aircraft and inviting Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and various
other German car clubs to participate. Traditional Oktoberfest
style German beers and foods will be offered in a classic beer
garden setting. Entertainment will include aerial demonstrations,
full access to aircraft displays and interactive exhibits, biplane
rides will be available, music and much more.
According to Jennifer Montague of Fantasy of Flight, “The
idea of hosting Wings & Wheels at our facility came about while
talking with a guest who had recently returned from a trip to
Germany. While listening to his stories and walking through the
aircraft hangars we paused by the replica of our Fokker DR-1 Tri-
plane (no original DR-1’s still exist) flown by the famed Red
Baron. We all just looked at each other and realized we could build
something very special here.”
The idea to add a
collection of Porsche and other German cars came while discussing
details of what would be included in the event beyond the standard
beer garden and classic German food. One call to the local Porsche
Club confirmed their involvement.
“Our first year goal is to attract over 100 Porsche owners
to come and display their cars. A special “Porsche
Corral” will be set up for club members” said Kim Long
of Fantasy of Flight. In addition, other Corrals will be on site
made up of Mercedes Benz, BMW and other German cars.
Fantasy of Flight is home to the “World’s Greatest
Aircraft Collection” featuring over 40 beautifully restored
rare and vintage aircraft, Corsair fighter game simulators, all new
daily tours, aerial demonstrations, and Now Open Fun with Flight,
For The Kid In All Of Us! Fantasy of Flight is located midway
between Tampa and Orlando off I-4 at exit #44.
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