{"id":187268,"date":"2026-05-08T15:52:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/187268\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:02","slug":"bethlehem-to-host-wings-wheels-airshow-on-30-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/187268\/","title":{"rendered":"Bethlehem to host Wings &#038; Wheels airshow on 30 May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem will host the Wings and Wheels Bethlehem Airshow on Saturday 30 May.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature aerial displays and a showcase of classic and modern vehicles. Organisers say the event has been planned to highlight Bethlehem as a destination for tourism and community events.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"877\" data-attachment-id=\"297017\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/bethlehem-to-host-wings-wheels-airshow-on-30-may\/air-show-areoplane-twotiger-moth\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AIR-Show-areoplane-TwoTiger-Moth.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2500,2141\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778164097&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AIR Show areoplane TwoTiger Moth\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AIR-Show-areoplane-TwoTiger-Moth-1024x877.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AIR-Show-areoplane-TwoTiger-Moth-1024x877.jpg\" alt=\"A variety of aircraft will thrill the crowds at the Wings &amp; Wheels Airshow including iconic displays such as the ex-SAAF Bosbok\u2014promising a spectacular showcase of aviation history and skill in the skies.\u00a0PHOTO: Supplied\" class=\"wp-image-297017\"  \/>A variety of aircraft will thrill the crowds at the Wings &amp; Wheels Airshow including iconic displays such as the ex-SAAF Bosbok\u2014promising a spectacular showcase of aviation history and skill in the skies.\u00a0PHOTO: Supplied<\/p>\n<p>The flying program will include vintage Tiger Moth aircraft and modern aerobatic performers. The Bell 222 Airwolf helicopter, flown by pilot Dr Andr\u00e9 Coetzee, will be on display.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle exhibits will range from Model T Fords to modern performance vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Capital Sounds will provide outside broadcast coverage throughout the day. Presenter Arnold Geerdts will host the vehicle program, while live commentary from the flight line will cover the aerial displays.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Jacques Windt said the organising team has worked to make the day memorable for the community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" data-attachment-id=\"297016\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/bethlehem-to-host-wings-wheels-airshow-on-30-may\/air-show-vintage-shelby-cobra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Air-Show-Vintage-Shelby-Cobra.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1479\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778164119&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Air Show Vintage Shelby Cobra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Air-Show-Vintage-Shelby-Cobra-1024x841.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Air-Show-Vintage-Shelby-Cobra-1024x841.jpg\" alt=\"A full day of high-energy entertainment awaits at the Wings &amp; Wheels Airshow, featuring world-class aerial displays alongside an impressive showcase of classic and modern vehicles, including iconic machines like the Shelby Cobra. PHOTO: Supplied\" class=\"wp-image-297016\"  \/>A full day of high-energy entertainment awaits at the Wings &amp; Wheels Airshow, featuring world-class aerial displays alongside an impressive showcase of classic and modern vehicles, including iconic machines like the Shelby Cobra. PHOTO: Supplied<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is nothing quite like the atmosphere of a <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/event\/free-state-beach-party\/\" type=\"tribe_events\" id=\"267408\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Free State event<\/a>. We have worked around the clock with the team to ensure no stone has been left unturned in making this a memorable day for the entire community,\u201d Windt said.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers have advised visitors to bring sunscreen, hats, camping chairs, cameras and hearing protection. Drones, fireworks, bicycles, weapons and outside food or alcohol will not be allowed on the grounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bethlehem will host the Wings and Wheels Bethlehem Airshow on Saturday 30 May. 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