WINGS WHEELS & ROTORS EVENT - 10/28/12

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WHAT: WINGS WHEELS & ROTORS (WWRE 2012)

WHEN: SUNDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2012, 9 AM TO 4 PM (0900 -1600hrs)

WHERE: LOS ALAMITOS ARMY AIRFIELD, JOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE, California National Guard 11200 Lexington Drive(for MapQuest) Los Alamitos, California 90720 (Katella at Lexington Dr.)

WHO: 562-598-6659 / 562-598-7035 fax www.WWRExpo.net / info@losalchamber.com

WWRE 2012 is an annual open house and family event hosted by the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce and the California National Guard's Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) All the activities will take place at 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 S. California.

On display will be military aircraft, helicopters, many cars, warbirds along with public safety, first responder and military equipment. Aircraft flyovers are planned including aircraft static displays and radio controlled airplanes. WWRE plans to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation this year.

Wings Wheels & Rotors will have various civilian and public safety helicopters with fire, police and military rotorcraft including some of the media aircraft seen daily On the air around SoCal. Helicopter awareness will be supported by the Professional Helicopter Pilot Association (PHPA) Along with the airplanes and warbirds are helicopter flights in civilian "choppers" for hire by Star helicopters. Also free flights in general aviation airplanes by the Experimental Aircraft Association, Young Eagles for youth between the ages of 8 and 17 years who are interested in flying and aviation.

The largest event will be a huge car show including custom cars, new autos, motorcycles, roadsters, antique vehicles and hot rods. Awards to be presented for best cars. There will be many events for the family at WWRE 2012 along with Kids Korner. Additionally, there will be food, including breakfast, music, vendors, displays, demonstrations, flybys and other activities on Sunday, 28 October.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the JFTB Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) funds to support the armed forces personnel on the base. Sponsor & Exhibitor opportunities and vendor spaces available. Check with the Los Al Chamber of Commerce at 562-598-6659 about these opportunities.

Free admission, free parking. Donations accepted. No Smoking on the flightline. Dogs, bikes or alcohol not permitted. Open to the public. Picture I. D. required to enter the base. Media invited. www.WWRExpo.net