Chickasha airshow slated June 3

  • A North American Aviation AT-6 “Texan” advanced trainer piloted by Ashley Shelton, with her husband, Gregg, in the rear seat, flew around Chickasha during the annual air show in 2020. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger
    A North American Aviation AT-6 “Texan” advanced trainer piloted by Ashley Shelton, with her husband, Gregg, in the rear seat, flew around Chickasha during the annual air show in 2020. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger
  • The airplane that lifted the spirits of a demoralized America after the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor was – a bright blue B-25 of the Commemorative Air Force – was the star attraction of the “Wings and Wheels Fly-in and Car Show” at Chickasha on June 20, 2020. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger
    The airplane that lifted the spirits of a demoralized America after the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor was – a bright blue B-25 of the Commemorative Air Force – was the star attraction of the “Wings and Wheels Fly-in and Car Show” at Chickasha on June 20, 2020. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger
  • A wide variety of vintage vehicles were on display for auto enthusiasts during the 2020 “fly-in and car show” at Chickasha. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger
    A wide variety of vintage vehicles were on display for auto enthusiasts during the 2020 “fly-in and car show” at Chickasha. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger
  • Ken Hollrah of Fairmont, Oklahoma, settled into his SubSonex single-seat aircraft in preparation for a flight during the 2020 airshow at Chickasha. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger
    Ken Hollrah of Fairmont, Oklahoma, settled into his SubSonex single-seat aircraft in preparation for a flight during the 2020 airshow at Chickasha. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger

    CHICKASHA — The annual Wings & Wheels Airshow that attracts thousands of visitors to this Grady County community is scheduled for June 3 at Chickasha Municipal Airport.

    The city council voted unanimously Jan. 3 to contract with David Schultz Airshows to coordinate the event again this year. The cost will not exceed $5,750, the same as last year, records reflect.

    More than 5,500 people attended the event in 2022, and attendance “has grown every year,” said Shae Mortimer, the city’s marketing and civic engagement manager.

    Last year, several aircraft were on display, free Young Eagles flights were offered, “and many pilots and their guests flew in for the day,” Mortimer said. Activities also included a car show.