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Saturday and Sunday, August 4 & 5
 Open to the public at 9:30 AM
Admission: Adults/Seniors: $15.00
Museum Members & Children Under18–FREE
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The P-51 Mustang, "Dakota Kid II"
is on display at the Museum
ALL WEEK!
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It is official! Our friends at the Texas Flying Legends Museum (TFLM) in Houston (& Wiscasset, ME) have announced they will fly-in three World War II-era planes for our Wings & Wheels Spectacular.
The P-51D Mustang, "Dakota Kid II" is NOW ON DISPLAY at Owls Head Transportation Museum and will remain ON DISPLAY throughout the week from 10 AM to 5 PM daily.
Flying in on event days will be B-25J Bomber, "Betty's Dream" and Japanese Zero, "Last Samurai". All planes will be demonstrated each day during the airshow portion of the event.
We are also pleased to announce that ONE RIDE IN THE P-51 WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF EACH DAY OF THE EVENT - If you are interested in securing this Once-In-A -Lifetime Opportunity plan on being at the Museum well in advance of the Aerobatic Airshow. The Airshow is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. More information is available by calling the Museum @ (207)594-4418.
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High speed aerobatics, classic cars, and WW II military aircraft will highlight the Owls Head Transportation Museum's most impressive show of the summer on Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5.
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| Dan Marcotte performs in his Ultimate biplane |
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Kendal Simpson puts his Pitts Model 12 through its paces. |
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The annual Wings & Wheels Spectacular is the Museum's longest running event, now celebrating its 37th season. “This was the first event the Museum ever held back in 1975, when more than 5,000 people brought their antique autos and engines to our fledgling Museum,” says Museum Director Charles Chiarchiaro. “It is always one of our most anticipated shows of the year because of the variety of things to see and do. This show is exciting for all ages and interests.”
This year's Aerobatic Air Show will be held both days from 1:30 to 3:00, and feature high-speed performances by Kendal Simpson in his Pitts Model 12 and Dan Marcotte in his Ultimate biplane. Both pilots are skilled performers with and renowned for putting on an exciting show. Jim Parker will put on a show in an aerobatic Salto Glider and Decathlon airplane.
A highlight of the event will be the appearance of several World War II-era aircraft including
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| This Japanese Zero as well as several other military aircraft will fly-in and perform during the show. |
a P-51D Mustang, B-25J Bomber and a Japanese Zero. The planes are owned by the Houston-based Texas Legends Flying Museum (TFLM) which flies their growing collection of original World War II aircraft to Maine each summer. TFLM also plans to fly-in a P-51D Mustang during the week before the event. The B-25 and Zero will fly-in for each day of the event.
A scale replica of a World War II German dive-bomber, a Stuka JU87, will also fly in on Saturday.
Visitors are encouraged to arrive early for the air show, since flying times could be adjusted slightly earlier or later, depending on weather. At the end of each day's performances, the flightline will be open to allow the public access to the planes and pilots.
Plane rides aboard a few of the visiting aircraft will be auctioned each day including one ride in the P-51D Mustang, "Dakota Kid II" . A lineup of rides to be auctioned will be announced early on each show day.
In addition to all the overhead excitement visitors car lovers will be treated to a variety of antique and cl
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| Dan Marcotte's Land Speed Racer will be on display during the event. |
assic automobiles. Car clubs of every vintage and make have been invited and any one with a pre-1992 vehicle is invited to exhibit for free.
A highlight of the ground vehicle displays will be Dan Marcotte's 8270 A/BG Streamliner, a land speed racer that recently topped 300 mph at the Bonneviile Salt Flats in Utah.
The Museum will demonstrate antique automobiles from its collection. Hop on board a Model T-Ford and be taken for a free spin around the museum grounds. The Wheelmen will astound you with their high-wheeler riding skills and demonstrate late 19th-century bicycles.
The Museum will also set aside an area for children to exhibit their “Kids' Wheels” (i.e. bicycles, tricycles, etc.) near its popular "Kids Corral" pedal car area. Young
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P-51D, "Dakota Kid II" on display at the Museum ALL WEEK, 10AM - 5PM Daily!.
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children can practice their driving skills in the Kids Corral area, which features pedal cars and pedal planes. Special children's activities-including our popular Styrofoam plane workshop-and Museum tours are planned.
Rain or shine, visitors will have access to the Museum’s indoor collection of dozens of antique cars and aeroplanes. The Museum 's newest exhibition MGs & Microcars showcasing a unique collection of vehicles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s.
Event admission is $15 for adults. Children under 18 and Museum members are free. All new and renewing members who sign up at the event will be entered in a drawing for a biplane ride aboard our 1941 Stearman. Drawings are held at noon and at 3 pm. The Museum Store will be open and features a large inventory of books, diecast models, children’s items and more.
Gates open at 9:30 am. Food and refreshments, provided by French & Brawn Marketplace, will be available at the Caboose.
Pets are not allowed in the Museum or outdoor exhibit area.
Open daily, year round, the Owls Head Transportation Museum is located at 117 Museum Street (off Rt. 73), two miles south of Rockland.
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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
Click image at left to download an event poster. Poster size is 8.5 x 11". File size is less than 1 MB.
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Exhibitors Wanted: Owners of pre-1992 cars, trucks and motorcycles are invited to exhibit free of charge. Exhibitor gates open at 8:30 a.m. No pre-registration is necessary, though registration at the event is appreciated. You will be directed onto the grounds by traffic managers once you arrive at the event.
The Museum also invites members of any Organized Car Club to exhibit their vehicles of any vintage, as a group, at any of our Special Events (excluding auctions). Club Members should present their credentials at the Exhibitor Gate entrance for the free admission of two persons with each vehicle. If your Club would like to exhibit together as a group please contact the Museum as far in advance as possible to discuss reserving a space on Runway 17 specifically for your group.
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For More Information: Call the Museum at 207-594-4418, or e-mail us at info@ohtm.org.
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Go to the Midcoast Visitor's Guide for information on area accommodations, restaurants, lobster shacks, beaches, lighthouses, schooner trips and more.
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Directions to the Museum and the Owls Head Lighthouse.
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