
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony
Join the Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee and partner to honor and remember those who served and died for our freedom. In the event of rain, the program will be cancelled.

Join the Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee and partner to honor and remember those who served and died for our freedom. In the event of rain, the program will be cancelled.
Sgt. Dinwiddie's War │ B-17s, POWs and the Belgian Underground in World War II By Terry Irwin Saturday, 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. Please join […]
WWII Flight Training Museum Speaks to the local Rotatory Club about the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail

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 […]

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 […]

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. The aircraft made emergency landings on an ice field, and all the crew […]
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. During 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 […]
Visit the airbases of the Eighth Air Force in England to gain a deeper understanding of their bravery and dedication.
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. This event is free to the public, but registration is required: Register here […]
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. This VIP tour provides a chance to […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The event is free to the public, but registration is required: https://forms.gle/HNeZejvWfXNQJBf97 About the Documentary The Girl Who Wore […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Jeff Duford, who will be discussing Eighth Air Force Technology | WWII to the Cold War. This program will take place on Saturday, November 9th at 11:00 am at the museum. Duford will explore the critical role of technological […]
The Upson Historical Society is having their Veterans Day Program – 11AM-2PM – on Saturday, November 9th at the Pettigrew-White-Stamps House, 800 South Church Street, Thomaston, GA 30286. The guest speaker will be Dan Brue, Colonel U.S. Army (retired). Following the program, refreshments and tours of the WWII exhibits, “Thomaston Goes to War” in the […]
In tribute to our nation’s heroes, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will open its doors on Monday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Veterans Day, welcoming veterans with free admission as a token of gratitude for their service. A special “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony will take place […]
The WWII Flight Training Museum in conjunction with the Douglas Coffee County Veterans Park Committee and South Georgia State College plans to broadcast the Bells of Peace over the college giant voice alert system. With the destruction from Hurricane Helene to the college campus, this may not be possible. We ask that you access the […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s Author Talk series is proud to present John Patrick Murphy, who will read and discuss his collection of poetry, World War II in Simple Poetry. This program will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, at 11:00 a.m. at the museum. World War II in Simple Poetry offers a unique glimpse […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Karen Hoaglund & Donna Burgard, who discuss the story of Lt. John R. “Bob” Hanzlik in Memoir of a World War II B-24 Pilot | The Story in His Own Words. This program will take place on Wednesday, November […]

The WWII Flight Training Museum in collaboration with the Douglas Coffee County Veterans Park Committee will host the Annual Pearl Habor Remembrance Day Event at the WWII Flight Training Base in Douglas, Georgia. The event is on Friday December 6th at 10a. Class 1942-D, the first class of aviation cadets arrived at the 63rd Flying […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Carole Engle Avriett, who will read and discuss her book, Midnight in Ironbottom Sound: The Harrowing Story of Heroism in the Shark-Infested Waters of the Guadalcanal with a special introduction by Rear Admiral Cedric Pringle. This program will take […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will be hosting a student educational day event on Saturday, January 18. The focus is SPACE Exploration from WWII to the present. Hands on activities are included! 10am-3pm Admission is $6.00 for students/adults! Children under 6, WWII veterans and members are always free!
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is excited to invite you to the museum on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the creation of the Eighth Air Force. On January 28, 1942, the charter for the Eighth Air Force was created in a former National Guard Armory in […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Kaitlin Oster, who will be discussing her grandparents love story in Letters to Loretta: The World War II Love Letter Story of Harold & Loretta Schwerdt. This event will take place on February 1st at 11:00 am […]
Explore history, arts, and culture in communities throughout Georgia as over 100 museums and historic sites across the state open to the public for free during this popular event organized as part of the annual Georgia History Festival. Check out our Partners on the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author & astronaut Jan Davis, PhD., who will be discussing how her father spent his time as a POW during World War II in Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot & POW. This event will take […]
Happy Fourth Anniversary to our Trail Partners! On February 16, 2021, the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail was launched. "Discover Georgia’s legacy of inspiring wartime stories at the sites that make up the new World War II Heritage Trail. Southern states were critical to the war effort during World War II (1941-1945), and none more so […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Rona Simmons, who will be discussing her latest book No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24,1944. This program will take place on February 26th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to […]
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Through the Lens of World War II. The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites families, students, and educators to a day of discovery and innovation at H+STEM Day on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This engaging event will showcase the exciting connections […]
Mark your calendars!! Join the Museum of Aviation for Family Aviation Day! Our FREE event will have open cockpits and aircraft to explore, WWII re-enactors to engage with, exciting STEM activities, pilots and guides telling their own fascinating stories tied with the aircraft, and much more! We can’t wait to welcome you! For more information, […]
Chatham County, GA – The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Dr. Michael Darter, who will discuss his best-selling book, Vanished in Valor | Cold Case Search for my MIA Brother on Wednesday March 12h, at 11:00 a.m. at the museum. The program is free to […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Peggy Scholberg, who will discuss her latest book, Girls in a World at War on Wednesday March 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the museum. The program is free to the public, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/adPXQ5JVD6yvMrTB7 About the Book […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s Author Talk series proudly presents Bob Sheppard, sharing the powerful story of his father, MSgt. James Sheppard, and his service with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Join us Wednesday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the museum for this inspiring presentation. This program is […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is honored to host New York Times bestselling author Robert M. Edsel as part of the museum’s Author Talk series on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:00 a.m. This special program marks the launch of his highly anticipated new book, Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and […]
Thursday, May 8, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites the public to join in commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day with Salute to Victory, a special one-day educational celebration honoring the end of World War II in Europe. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visitors of all […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force honors and remembers the 26,000 airmen of the Eighth Air Force in World War II who never returned home with Flags for the Fallen: 26,000 Flags | One Mission. This unique memorial flag garden of remembrance includes a 48-star American flag for each of the 26,000 […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Dr. Rebecca Youngblood Vaughn, who will be discussing her father’s story in Crumm’s Crew | B-17 Jack the Ripper. This event will take place on June 21st at 11:00 am at the museum. The event is free to […]
Motor Pool H+STEM Day at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia Touch, Tinker, Learn: From Trucks to TakeoffSaturday, August 16, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Admission: $6 per guest | Members Free Join us at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force for Motor Pool, a […]
Ride in the P-51 Mustang, the SBD Dauntless, the LT-6 Mosquito, the T-34 Mentor, or the PT-19 Historic Tuskegee Trainer.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Becky Aikman, who will be discussing her book Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II. This program will take place on September 10th at 11:00 am at the museum. […]
Ride in the P-51 Mustang, the SBD Dauntless, the LT-6 Mosquito, the T-34 Mentor, or the PT-19 Historic Tuskegee Trainer.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Clint Smith, who will be discussing his book Images of Georgia: The Georgia Air National Guard. This program will take place on October 8th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the public, […]
Ride in the P-51 Mustang, the SBD Dauntless, the LT-6 Mosquito, the T-34 Mentor, or the PT-19 Historic Tuskegee Trainer.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Jay Stout, who will be discussing his book Hell’s Angels | The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II. This program will take place on October 8th at 11:00 am at the museum. […]
One of the greatest accomplishments of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II was the rapid training of hundreds of thousands of flying and ground personnel. This fall, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites students and history enthusiasts to step into that story through an immersive Bombardier School program […]
One of the greatest accomplishments of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II was the rapid training of hundreds of thousands of flying and ground personnel. This fall, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites students and history enthusiasts to step into that story through an immersive Bombardier School program […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Jean Allen, who will be discussing her book, on her uncle, William Davis Allen | Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, 2nd Lt., American Navigator. This program will take place on October 18th at 11:00 am at the museum. The […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Yvonne Caputo, author of Flying with Dad: A Father, a Daughter, and the Hidden Gifts of His Stories from WWII. The book tells the story of her father, Captain Michael Caputo of the 467th Bomb Group. The program […]
The Herman Lodinger Memorial Lecture is on October 28th at 6:30 pm at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. Lee Pollock is an award-winning historian, writer and public speaker on the life of Sir Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill is an icon of modern history. From his first election to Parliament in 1900 […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Donald Pattillo, who will be discussing his book Romance in Flight. This program will take place on November 12th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/cybVDYYZBA9xDoSo6 […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is proud to host a special event on December 7th at 2 pm to commemorate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Sponsored by the Navy League of Savannah, this event will feature keynote speaker Captain Leonard Jones, along with readings, music, and a special tribute to Pearl Harbor […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present a documentary screening of the Kriegie Kids: On our Father’s Trail with three of the participants for a Q & A to follow. This program will take place on December 11th at 10:00 am at the museum. The […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is excited to invite you to the museum in Pooler on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to celebrate the 84th anniversary of the creation of the Eighth Air Force. On January 28, 1942, the charter for the Eighth Air Force was created in a former National Guard […]
H+STEM Family Day | Space and the Eighth Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Chatham County, GA - Blast off into discovery at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force during H+STEM Day, taking place Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special event launches […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Annette Laing, who will be discussing Oversexed, Overpaid, and Over Here? Britain hosts American servicemen during WWII. This program will take place on February 7th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the […]
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Steve Snyder, who will be discussing Shot Down! This program will take place on February 7th at 1:00 pm at the museum. The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/8veZzbnPvss9C62XA Optional Lunch: Join […]