Times have changed, we're sure, but the last show had a lot more to offer.
In fact, we're sure the ride-in-the-bomber was a lot less money a few years ago. That was one of the flourishes we were going to enjoy this year but when we saw the price, even Aunt Tonoose agreed, it was a lot of money for a plane ride in a vintage B-17 Bomber.
A few years ago, there was on display one of the aircraft used in the Berlin Airlift. There were Vietnam war era fighters. Heck, there was a WWI era bi-plane that looked like it was made out of paper.
But this year there were a few private planes, a Port Authorty helicopter, a fire truck and a huge runway sized snow plow, some vintage Jeeps, a few half-tracks and some old cars.
Inside the big building - or hangar, as I was corrected - the table displays of knick-knacks was limited. Again, the last show had lots of places to leave your money and take home a memorable souvenir of the event or aviation history.
We're glad the show has been revived, but we were disappointed that it was so small this year.
If you get a chance, you should visit the NJ Aviation Hall of Fame, which is located on the east side of the airport. It has a gift shop with books and souvenirs - including a copy of From the Earth to the Moon, a history of NJ's contribution to flight.
Let's hope the next Wings & Wheels show can return to the show's former glory.
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