September 17, 2026: Despite soggy ground that required some last-minute scrambling for organizers, Wings and Wheels was another success with huge crowds, about 500 classic vehicles and pilots keeping busy with Harvard rides all day. The event was organized by the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association, and is its largest fundraiser to help offset operating costs for the organization.
Article and photos courtesy of Jeff Helsdon, Editor Tillsonburg Post.
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Two planes flying formation provided a thrill for Wings and Wheels attendees after the planes took off together, flew side by side, and then flew over with smoke trails behind. (JEFF HELSDON PHOTO)About 500 cars attended Wings and Wheels, making it one of the larger car shows in the area. Tillsonburg Cruisers assisted the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association with the car show portion of the show. (JEFF HELSDON PHOTO) A Second World War Bren gun dominated the table from the Tillsonburg Military History Club. Volunteer Randy Wallis was on hand to answer questions. (JEFF HELSDON PHOTO) Although there was a fee for the public to fly in a Harvard, opportunities to sit in the cockpit were at no charge. Dozens of people capitalized on this, sitting in the back seat to look at the controls and radio headsets. (JEFF HELSDON PHOTO) The Harvard pilots were busy at Wings and Wheels taking the public up for rides in the vintage aircraft and making the Tillsonburg Airport runway a busy place. There were 39 Harvard flights during the day (JEFF HELSDON PHOTO) The markings of the Royal Canadian Air Force remind the public that that the Harvard was an important part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during the Second World War. The plan saw pilots from many Commonwealth countries trained in Canada, and the Tillsonburg Airport was built as part of it. (JEFF HELSDON PHOTO)
September 17, 2026: Despite soggy ground that required some last-minute scrambling for organizers, Wings and Wheels was another success with huge crowds, about 500 classic vehicles and pilots keeping busy with Harvard rides all day. The event was organized by the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association, and is its largest fundraiser to help offset operating costs for the organization.
