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SUMMARY:The Girl Who Wore Freedom Documentary Film Screening with Director Christian Taylor
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites the public to a special screening of the documentary film\, The Girl Who Wore Freedom\, with Director Christian Taylor on Wednesday\, October 23rd 2024 at 11:00am. \nThe event is free to the public\, but registration is required: https://forms.gle/HNeZejvWfXNQJBf97 \nAbout the Documentary \nThe Girl Who Wore Freedom\, an evocative documentary\, brings viewers to the historic shores of Normandy\, France\, a region forever marked by the harrowing events of World War II. Through the eyes of French survivors and American veterans\, the film recounts the stories of liberation\, gratitude\, and enduring bonds forged during the Allied invasion on June 6\, 1944. \nFeaturing emotional interviews with individuals like Dany Patrix\, Maurice Lecoueur\, and Henri-Jean Renaud\, the documentary delves into the journey from German occupation to freedom\, exploring themes of forgiveness and pride. Highlights include visits to Brecourt Manor\, a critical battle site for Easy Company – the famed “Band of Brothers” – and personal accounts from children of D-Day\, who were cared for by American soldiers after losing their families. \nThe film also follows Flo Plana on his mission to preserve the stories of World War II veterans for the Utah Beach D-Day Museum\, introducing viewers to heroes such as Ceo Bauer\, Charles Shay\, and Bob DeVinney. Their reflections\, alongside the stories of French civilians\, paint a vivid portrait of a generation’s resilience. \nToday\, Normandy stands as a living war museum\, a testament to the sacrifices made for freedom. The documentary concludes with contemporary celebrations of D-Day\, where the French continue to honor the American soldiers who helped free their land. \nThe Girl Who Wore Freedom is a moving reminder that freedom comes at a cost\, and those who defended it will never be forgotten. \n About the Director \nChristian Taylor’s 35-year entertainment industry career spans stage\, screen\, and sound booth\, as she has been talent\, producer\, director\, casting director\, and coach. Christian began her career in the entertainment industry interviewing Senators on Capitol Hill with the TV/Radio department of the Senate\, The Senate Republican Conference. She received her BA in Theater and Broadcasting from The Catholic University while working in radio and TV on The Hill.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/the-girl-who-wore-freedom-documentary-film-screening-with-director-christian-taylor/
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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SUMMARY:Currahee Military Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In July 1942\, 5\,000 men arrived at the remote training camp 5 miles outside of Toccoa\, Georgia at Currahee Mountain for training as a new type of soldier – a paratrooper. Over the next few years 17\,000 soldiers from 501st\, 506th\, 511th\, and 517th Parachute Infantry Division (PID) trained at Camp Toccoa in preparation to defend the free world from the German offensive that was World War II.\nPlan your trip now for the Currahee Military Weekend Experience! You will not regret it!\nAllied/Axis Encampments will be set up on the lawn of the Stephens County Courthouse as well as the Welcome Center Parking Lot on Friday and Saturday. Toccoa Army-Navy Store will be open all weekend!
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/currahee-military-weekend-4/
LOCATION:Currahee Military Museum\, Toccoa\, ga\, 30577\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241005T170000
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SUMMARY:Currahee Military Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In July 1942\, 5\,000 men arrived at the remote training camp 5 miles outside of Toccoa\, Georgia at Currahee Mountain for training as a new type of soldier – a paratrooper. Over the next few years 17\,000 soldiers from 501st\, 506th\, 511th\, and 517th Parachute Infantry Division (PID) trained at Camp Toccoa in preparation to defend the free world from the German offensive that was World War II.\nPlan your trip now for the Currahee Military Weekend Experience! You will not regret it!\nAllied/Axis Encampments will be set up on the lawn of the Stephens County Courthouse as well as the Welcome Center Parking Lot on Friday and Saturday. Toccoa Army-Navy Store will be open all weekend!
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/currahee-military-weekend-3/
LOCATION:Currahee Military Museum\, Toccoa\, ga\, 30577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currahee Military Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241005T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 Currahee Challenge Run
DESCRIPTION:The Currahee Challenge takes place from the base of Currahee Mountain on the Colonel Robert Sink Trail\, the training site of the 501st\, 506th\, 511th and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiments seen in Band of Brothers\, Saving Private Ryan & The Dirty Dozen.  Come and join us for an excellent and challenging 5K run/walk or 10K hill run.  PLEASE NOTE:  the finish line will remain open until 11:30 am.\nOnline Registration
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/2024-currahee-challenge-run/
LOCATION:Currahee Military Museum\, Toccoa\, ga\, 30577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currahee Military Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T040154
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SUMMARY:Currahee Military Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In July 1942\, 5\,000 men arrived at the remote training camp 5 miles outside of Toccoa\, Georgia at Currahee Mountain for training as a new type of soldier – a paratrooper. Over the next few years 17\,000 soldiers from 501st\, 506th\, 511th\, and 517th Parachute Infantry Division (PID) trained at Camp Toccoa in preparation to defend the free world from the German offensive that was World War II.\nPlan your trip now for the Currahee Military Weekend Experience! You will not regret it!\nAllied/Axis Encampments will be set up on the lawn of the Stephens County Courthouse as well as the Welcome Center Parking Lot on Friday and Saturday. Toccoa Army-Navy Store will be open all weekend!
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/currahee-military-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Currahee Military Museum\, Toccoa\, ga\, 30577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currahee Military Museum
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SUMMARY:Currahee Military Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In July 1942\, 5\,000 men arrived at the remote training camp 5 miles outside of Toccoa\, Georgia at Currahee Mountain for training as a new type of soldier – a paratrooper. Over the next few years 17\,000 soldiers from 501st\, 506th\, 511th\, and 517th Parachute Infantry Division (PID) trained at Camp Toccoa in preparation to defend the free world from the German offensive that was World War II.\nPlan your trip now for the Currahee Military Weekend Experience! You will not regret it!\nAllied/Axis Encampments will be set up on the lawn of the Stephens County Courthouse as well as the Welcome Center Parking Lot on Friday and Saturday. Toccoa Army-Navy Store will be open all weekend!
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/currahee-military-weekend/
LOCATION:Currahee Military Museum\, Toccoa\, ga\, 30577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currahee Military Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240927T160000
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SUMMARY:Sorry\, We're Closed
DESCRIPTION:The National Hurricane Center has issued Hurricane Watches and Warnings across South Georgia. For your safety\, the WWII Flight Training Museum will be closed Thursday\, September 26 and Friday September 27. Stay safe during the storm.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/sorry-were-closed/
CATEGORIES:World War II Flight Training Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240920T213000
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SUMMARY:Wick Searcy Memorial Clay Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Shotguns\, sport shooting and the Eighth Air Force may not seem to have much in common; however\, gunners often developed and honed their skills by shooting skeet. In fact\, one of the artifacts in the Mighty Eighth Museum’s vast objects collection is Captain Leo H. Kerns’ (20 th FG/77 th FS) Squadron Skeet Team medal.\n\nThe National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s annual Wick Searcy Memorial Clay Shoot honors the memory of our past Chairman of the Board\, Major General William N. (Wick) Searcy\, USAF\, Ret.\, who passed away unexpectedly in late 2018. Proceeds from this event are invested in the history and STEM education programs for the thousands of schoolchildren and their teachers who avail themselves of these resources each year\, both at the museum and through outreach programs.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/wick-searcy-memorial-clay-shoot/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Howard Mansfield\, who will discuss his book I Will Tell No War Stories: What Our Fathers Left Unsaid about World War II. This program presented by the museum will take place on September 12th at 6:30 pm at the Skidaway Island Community Church\, 50 Diamond Causeway\, Savannah\, Ga 31411. \nThe event is free to the public\, but registration is required: Register here \nAbout the Book \nWhen Howard Mansfield grew up\, World War II was omnipresent and hidden. This was also true of his father’s time in the Air Force. Like most of his generation\, it was a rule not to talk about what he’d experienced in war. “You’re not getting any war stories from me\,” he’d say. Cleaning up the old family house the year before his father’s death\, Mansfield was surprised to find a short diary of the bombing missions he had flown. Some of the missions were harrowing. Mansfield began to fill in the details\, and to be surprised again\, this time by a history he thought he knew. \nI Will Tell No War Stories is about undoing the forgetting in a family and in a society that has hidden the horrors and cataclysm of a world at war. Some part of that forgetting was necessary for the veterans\, otherwise how could they come home\, how could they find peace? \nAbout the Author \nHoward Mansfield is the author of 13 books\, including The Sam Ax\, Twice\, In the Memory House\, Turn and Jump\, Chasing Eden\, and\, most recently\, I Will Tell No War Stories. In 2023\, his books were honored with the Ruth & James Ewing Arts Awards for Literary Arts. \nMasfield’s work has been honored with a Gold Medal for Commentary for City and Regional Magazines\, a Silver medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards\, and as a Feature Story Finalist in the National City and Regional Magazine Awards. He received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Franklin Pierce University.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/2591/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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SUMMARY:Cadet Park and Charles Loring Memorial Groundbreaking
DESCRIPTION:The City of Douglas and the WWII Flight Training Museum are excited to announce the groundbreaking for the Charles Loring Memorial at the newly named Cadet Park on the historic WWII Flight Training Base in Douglas. Rescheduled due to Hurricane Deby\, the Groundbreaking will now be Monday September 9\, 2024\, 10a at 1 Airport Circle. Cadet Park aims to honor the aviation cadets who underwent primary flying training in Douglas and Major Charles J. Loring\, Jr.\, Class 1943-B and Medal of Honor recipient.  \nThe Airbase\, home of the WWII Flight Training Museum\, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearly 10\,000 aviation cadets were here to learn to fly. Charles Loring was a P-47 Thunderbolt pilot and POW during WWII. In Korea\, he led four P-80 Shooting Star jets against enemy gun emplacements. Hit by ground fire\, Loring dove his cripple jet into the enemy position. With the guns silenced\, the other three aircraft safely returned to base. For his actions\, he posthumously received our Nation’s highest honor for valor. On July 27\, 2024\, the Republic of Korea bestowed their Nation’s highest honor to Major Loring for his bravery and sacrifice.  \nIf you can’t attend the groundbreaking\, stop by the Museum\, and watch the progress as this project becomes a reality.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/cadet-park-and-charles-loring-memorial-groundbreaking/
LOCATION:WWII Flight Training Base Douglas\, GA\, 1 Airport Circle\, DOUGLAS\, GA\, 31533\, United States
CATEGORIES:World War II Flight Training Museum
ORGANIZER;CN="WWII Flight Training Museum":MAILTO:contact@wwiiflighttraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240827T170000
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SUMMARY:Sky Legends Motorcoach Tour
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a memorable one-day journey between two trail partners\, from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to the Museum of Aviation near Warner Robins Air Force Base. Home to a stunning collection of vintage aircraft\, this museum offers a captivating experience for aviation enthusiasts.\n\nThis VIP tour provides a chance to get up close to their newly restored Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress. Opt for a guided tour with one of the museum’s knowledgeable volunteers or explore the impressive exhibits on your own.\n\nEnjoy a catered lunch from Warner Robins’ favorite\, The Butcher Shop\, as you delve into the rich aviation history on display. This is a day of discovery\, inspiration\, and exceptional cuisine that you won’t want to miss. Reserve your spot today!\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity on Sunday\, September 15th!\n\nSecure your spot for just $99 per person.\n\nFor more information\, or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/sky-legends-motorcoach-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T040154
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Author Talk series is proud to host the United States debut of Brian E. Krapf’s new book A Churchill Treasury | Sir Winston’s Public Service Through Memorabilia on August 25th at 2:00 pm. \nThis event is free to the public\, but registration is required: Register here \nAbout the Book \nA Churchill Treasury fulfills a market need for publishing a new book documenting memorabilia from Sir Winston Churchill’s decades of public service. Globally called Churchilliana\, these items encompass over 60 years of materials\, including badges\, ribbons\, textiles\, porcelain\, glassware and ephemera with the last Churchilliana book being published over 20 years ago as a collectors’ guide. A Churchill Treasury will be enjoyed by collectors as well as readers interested in history since it uses period items to portray and explain Sir Winston’s public service\, starting with his father and chief inspiration\, Lord Randolph and ending with retirement after his second premiership. \nA Churchill Treasury includes many rare items and pieces seen by the public for the very first time. Readers of all ages will enjoy learning about Sir Winston as they discover and appreciate the period pieces shown here. \nAbout the Author \nBesides being an accomplished civil trial lawyer in Savannah\, Georgia\, Brian E. Krapf has avidly collected period Churchilliana for over thirty-five years. According to fellow collectors\, he has assembled the premier collection of Winston Churchill memorabilia in the United States. He is an active member of the International Churchill Society and has published a monthly Churchilliana column in the organization’s Chartwell Bulletin for the past six years. Likewise\, items from the Krapf collection have been reproduced several times as cover illustrations for ICS’s Finest Hour quarterly journal. Additionally\, Mr. Krapf is an avid collector and conservator of American presidential campaign memorabilia. He formerly served seven years as the national President of the American Political Items Collectors. He has been honored with APIC’s highest award\, induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame. He is also a published political historian\, and has been a guest on CNN\, MSNBC and NPR. American items from the Krapf collection have been featured in History Channel documentaries and also in major printed media publications. Additionally\, Mr. Krapf served as an advisor to Congress on proposed amendments to the Hobby Protection Act.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-with-the-national-museum-of-the-mighty-eighth-air-force/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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SUMMARY:Airbase GA Open House
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URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/summer-open-house-remembering-d-day-80th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia\, 1200 Echo Ct\, Peachtree City\, GA\, 30269\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
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SUMMARY:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force - Spring Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Visit the airbases of the Eighth Air Force in England to gain a deeper understanding of their bravery and dedication.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/national-museum-of-the-mighty-eighth-air-force-spring-tour-2024/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240309T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Aviation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Aviation Foundation will be hosting Family Aviation Day on Saturday\, March 9\, 2024\, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nDuring this free event you will see helicopters all throughout the campus that will have already arrived for this special event. You will have the chance to meet the crews and the opportunity for some great photo-ops! Your family and friends can walk through specific aircraft and climb into specific open cockpits. Learn about the Museum’s premier aircraft exhibits (four climate-controlled buildings)\, and experience fun STEM activities. Knowledgeable guides will be available throughout the Museum to share information about the airplanes and select airplane fuselages and cockpits will be opened for viewing on this special day. Visitors can expect to have interaction with pilots and crew members\, as well as have many fun photo opportunities with the exhibits. Younger visitors will enjoy Stomp Rockets\, Model Glider Flights\, and other free activities. \nThe Museum of Aviation is one of ten exciting stops on Georgia’s WWII Heritage Trail. Visitors will be invited to experience WWII aircraft and exhibits located in the Museum’s Scott Exhibit Hangar – Building 3. The “Scott Hangar” named after Gen. Robert Scott\, author of God is My Co-Pilot\, contains numerous World War II aircraft and displays about the conflict. This hangar also includes exhibits about the Tuskegee Airmen and the 507th Airborne Division. The Museum is restoring a B-17 in the exhibit space so that visitors can see the process\, as well as see the amazing B-17 up close. \nSpecial discounts will be available in the Museum of Aviation Gift Shop and at the virtual reality\, motion-based\, Transporter Ride on Family Aviation Day. A wide variety of food trucks will be present.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/family-aviation-day/
LOCATION:Museum of Aviation\, 1942 Heritage Boulevard\, Warner Robins\, GA\, 31098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum of Aviation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T040154
CREATED:20231212T181944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T180055Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Series III: Remembering "Greenland Expedition"
DESCRIPTION:On July 15\, 1942\, poor weather and limited visibility forced six P-38 fighters and two B-17 bombers to return to Greenland while they were en route to the British Isles during the buildup of US forces in the United Kingdom\, Operation Bolero. \nThe aircraft made emergency landings on an ice field\, and all the crew members were rescued\, but the planes had to be abandoned. P-38 Glacier Girl\, and the five other fightersP-38 Glacier Girl\, and the two B-17s were left untouched on the ice field and became buried under 268 feet of snow and ice that had slowly built up over the decades. \nIn 1992\, 50 years later\, members of the Greenland Expedition Society\, after years of searching and excavation\, brought the Glacier Girl back to the surface. \nCome hear the stories and meet members of the team that accomplished this amazing recovery! \nThis is a FREE event\, but you do have the opportunity to reserve a seat! To reserve your free seat\,
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/heritage-series-iii-remembering-greenland-expedition/
LOCATION:Museum of Aviation\, 1942 Heritage Boulevard\, Warner Robins\, GA\, 31098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum of Aviation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231213T140000
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SUMMARY:The 28th Annual "Run for Aviation"
DESCRIPTION:The 28th Annual Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon\, Half-Marathon\, 5K Run/Walk\, and Para Athletes Race will be held at the Museum of Aviation on Saturday\, January 13\, 2024. The races will be run on Robins Air Force Base next to the Museum of Aviation. The marathon course is USA Track and Field certified making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. \nProceeds from the growing annual event benefit the Museum of Aviation\, one of the largest education-focused aviation museums in the country. We are home to the National STEM Academy! \nWe also offer a virtual option for those who want to participate but not able to attend the in-person event. All participants will receive a t-shirt\, medal and race packet. Shirts\, medals and packets can be picked up January 12th between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Museum or a mail option is available. Shipping fee applies. $8.00 within continental US and $25 outside continental US. \nThis great event was recognized by Well+Good as one of the top handcycle marathons in the US. Take a moment to read the article here.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/the-28th-annual-run-for-aviation/
LOCATION:Museum of Aviation\, 1942 Heritage Boulevard\, Warner Robins\, GA\, 31098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum of Aviation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T040154
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Aviation Foundation invites you to our Festival of Trees Reception celebrating the holidays\, our Tree Sponsors\, and elected officials on Tuesday\, December 12th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Please join us for a magical evening of Christmas music\, hors d’oeuvres\, a cash bar\, Santa and his elves\, gift shop discounts and the spectacular Festival of Trees. Most importantly\, come vote for your favorite holiday tree! \n-Location: Museum of Aviation Eagle Bldg. – Rotunda\n-Cost is $25/each\n-Light hors d’oeuvres\n-Cash bar\n-Tree Sponsors – 2 free entry tickets\n-Music playing throughout the affair\n-Gift Shop will be open with a 10% discount\n-One free vote for best tree to each attendee\n-Attire: (Holiday) Business Casua
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/festival-of-trees-reception/
LOCATION:Museum of Aviation\, 1942 Heritage Boulevard\, Warner Robins\, GA\, 31098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum of Aviation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T040154
CREATED:20231201T175831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T171254Z
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SUMMARY:Covered Wagon Country Buffet
DESCRIPTION:WWII Flight Training Museum Speaks to the local Rotatory Club about the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/covered-wagon-country-buffet/
LOCATION:Covered Wagon Country Buffet\, 2639 US Highway 441 S\, Douglas\, GA\, 31535\, United States
CATEGORIES:World War II Flight Training Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T040154
CREATED:20231212T183135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T171243Z
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SUMMARY:Sgt. Dinwiddie's War Author Talk with Terry H. Irwin
DESCRIPTION:Sgt. Dinwiddie’s War │ B-17s\, POWs and the Belgian Underground in World War II\nBy Terry Irwin \nSaturday\, January 29\, 1944 — it was the day that forever changed the life of T/Sgt. Don Dinwiddie\, radioman on the G.I. Sheets\, a B-17 bomber on a mission to destroy Nazi targets in Frankfurt\, Germany. \nPlease join us to hear Terry Irwin describe the wartime experiences of his father-in-law\, 303rdBG radio operator\, T/Sgt Don Dinwiddie.\nWednesday\, January 31 | 11am | FREE admission to the program \nOptional LUNCH MENU: To Be Determined\nOptional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $10/12 cash/credit for members or $15/17cash/credit for non-members. \nBooks are available in the Museum Store and online at shop.mightyeighth.org/books\nRegistration is required.\nPlease register here.\nContact 912-988-1835 or education@mightyeighth.org \nAbout the Book\nSaturday\, January 29\, 1944 — it was the day that forever changed the life of T/Sgt. Don Dinwiddie\, radioman on the G.I. Sheets\, a B-17 bomber on a mission to destroy Nazi targets in Frankfurt\, Germany. Hobbled by a bad engine and struggling to make it back to safety amidst enemy flak and German fighter planes\, the G.I. Sheets was shot down over Belgium. Aided by members of the Belgian underground\, Don evaded capture for nearly four months before being betrayed and handed over to the Germans; he finished the remainder of the war as a POW\, spending the last eighty-six days behind enemy lines on a 600-mile forced march. Sgt. Dinwiddie’s War is the story of the G.I. Sheets\, its crew\, and their fight for freedom in war-torn Europe. \nAbout the Author\nTerry H. Irwin was born and raised in Southeast Missouri\, a descendant of English immigrants that came to this part of the United States before the Civil War (on his maternal side) and in the 1880s (on his paternal side). They were instrumental in clearing the lowlands of Southeast Missouri and helping to create the fertile farmland that it is today. The flat farmland of the area was a perfect location of flight training airfields during World War II into the early 1960s. Irwin credits the T-28 trainers.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/sgt-dinwiddies-war-author-talk-with-terry-h-irwin/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T040154
CREATED:20231129T173821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T171232Z
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SUMMARY:Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join the Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee and partner to honor and remember those who served and died for our freedom. \nIn the event of rain\, the program will be cancelled.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Veterans Park at Douglass Municipal Airport\, 440 Elton D. Brooks Blvd.\, Douglas\, GA\, 31535\, United States
CATEGORIES:World War II Flight Training Museum
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