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SUMMARY:Author Talk at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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 at the museum.\nThe event is free to the public\, but registration is required. Please register here.\n\nOptional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $12cash/credit for members or $15 cash/credit for non-members.\n\nAbout the PresenterKaitlin Oster is the creator of The Letters to Loretta Series and currently a professor of English and American Cinema Genres based out of Grand Rapids\, Michigan. Prior to earning her Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from the David Lynch School of Cinematic Arts\, she spent much her childhood in the company of her grandparents\, Harold and Loretta\, at their small creekfront house on Long Island. After Loretta’s passing in 2007\, Harold gifted Kaitlin a small box stuffed with around 120 letters\, and she read and transcribed them all to both work through her own grief and preserve her grandparents’ story. After losing Harold in 2019\, Kaitlin found herself on a years-long deep-dive into the stark conditions of Stalag XVII-B prison camp\, since most of the letters were written on German prison parchment. The Letters to Loretta Series was created to show not only the atrocities of war\, but the power of the human will—and with the support of award-winning journalist Alex Hollings—Kaitlin was given a 35-week platform on Sandboxx News to share this story. Throughout the five years that she worked on this project\, Kaitlin’s message has always been clear—love is the greatest weapon of all—and she is honored to share her grandparents’ journey to the public with the support of the Museum of the Mighty 8th.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-at-the-national-museum-of-the-mighty-eighth-air-force-4/
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:2025 Super Museum Sunday
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/2025-super-museum-sunday/
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force,World War II Home Front Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250220T130000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk at 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 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 place on February 20th at 11:00 am at the museum.\n\nOptional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $10/12 cash/credit for members or $15/17cash/credit for non-members.\n\nThe program is free to the public\, but registration is required: https://forms.gle/n6WXLfiYKyjUQkPq7\n\nAbout the BookWhen lifelong artist and World War II B-17 pilot Ben Smotherman was shot down over Holland in July 1943\, he was soon captured and interrogated by the Luftwaffe at Dulag Luft. Upon being transferred to the Luftwaffe camp Stalag Luft III\, he found himself a prisoner of war (POW)\, held captive with countless other men who ached for a connection home and freedom.\nDuring his time in captivity\, Ben kept his Wartime Log to chronicle his daily life – with the unique inclusion of beautiful watercolor paintings and pencil drawings. In addition\, he applied his talents to create PENNY\, an engaging and well-loved comic strip following a female war correspondent of the same name. This comic strip not only entertained and enthralled his audiences with each new issue – it gave them hope.\nBen Smotherman’s experiences and artistic renderings are masterfully captured in Jan Davis’ Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot & POW. In this companion piece to Air Born: Two Generations in Flight\, readers will get an inside look at what it felt like to be a POW during WWII. Although Ben couldn’t freely describe what he and his fellow POWs endured while in captivity due to censoring\, this book paints a comprehensive picture with his Wartime Log paired with Jan’s contextual explanations. Further\, it depicts each of the ninety-six PENNY comic strips that Ben developed and illustrated himself. Without a doubt\, this second Air Born volume is a don’t-miss read for anyone interested in the history of WWII.\n\nAbout the AuthorBorn at Patrick Air Force Base and raised in Huntsville\, Alabama\, Jan Davis has been surrounded by aviation and space her entire life. She followed up her biomedical engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology with a mechanical engineering degree from Auburn University and a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. During her career\, she worked as an engineer for Texaco and for NASA before being selected as an astronaut in 1987. Davis flew on three Space Shuttle missions as an astronaut mission specialist and continued her NASA career in the Senior Executive Service. After her retirement from NASA\, she went on to become an industry executive and subsequently published her debut book\, Air Born: Two Generations in Flight\, in 2025. Now a consultant and speaker\, she also enjoys traveling\, quilting\, exploring the outdoors\, and working with her non-profit organization\, AstraFemina\, to encourage girls to pursue science\, technology\, engineering\, and math careers. Jan also currently serves on the Board at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-at-the-national-museum-of-the-mighty-eighth-air-force-5/
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:GA WWII Heritage Trail Anniversary
DESCRIPTION: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 than Georgia. Over 300\,000 Georgians served in the military\, and thousands of civilians worked in rapidly expanding defense industries. Ten sites across the state have partnered to bring a new experience to visitors\, families\, and groups.”  We are now eleven Partners with more stories to tell of the Greatest Generation. See you on the Trail.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/ga-wwii-heritage-trail-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:World War II Flight Training Museum
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SUMMARY:Author Talk at 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 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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but please register at https://forms.gle/W1U571VXPtmS4beN6 \nOptional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $10/12 cash/credit for members or $15/17cash/credit for non-members. \nAbout the Book\nOn Tuesday\, October 24\, 1944\, nearly three years after the United States entered World War II\, over 2\,600 Americans perished—more than on any other single day of the conflict—yet the day remains overshadowed by more widely remembered dates in WWII history. Drawing from the accounts of men from diverse backgrounds who served in the U.S. Army\, Navy\, Marines\, and Air Corps\, Rona Simmons offers a gripping retelling of the fateful day\, hour by hour and incident by incident. The book begins with Army Private First Class Paul Miller’s demise in a prisoner of war camp and ends with the death of Navy Seaman Second Class Wanza E. Matthews after the Japanese submarine I-56 attacked his ship off New Guinea. The sinking of the Japanese “hellship” Arisan Maru—a lesser-known tragedy of the war—looms large\, deftly interwoven through each part of the narrative. \nPerhaps the most compelling aspect of No Average Day is its attention to the human side of conflict\, telling the stories of ordinary individuals—clerks\, radio operators\, cooks\, sailors\, machinist mates\, riflemen\, and pilots and their air crews—as they grapple with the horrors of the war. Despite its narrow focus\, or perhaps because of it\, No Average Day reveals the vastness of World War II through consideration of the largely overlooked events that unfolded on what\, for members of the US Armed Forces\, was its deadliest day. \nAbout the Author\nRona Simmons has authored historical fiction and nonfiction. Both A Gathering of Men and The Other Veterans of World War II: Stories from Behind the Front Lines shed light on little-known aspects of the Second World War. She is the daughter of a WWII fighter pilot and wife of a US Navy pilot and is proud to honor veterans and their stories through her work. Her articles and interviews have appeared in regional and national literary journals and in online and print magazines and newspapers.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-at-the-national-museum-of-the-mighty-eighth-air-force-6/
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:H+STEM Day at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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 between history and STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics)\, highlighting the incredible advancements that shaped World War II and continue to impact the world today. \nFrom aerodynamics and cryptography to medical innovations and engineering feats\, attendees will explore hands-on activities and gain a deeper understanding of how science and technology played a critical role in the success of the Eighth Air Force during the war. \n“We’re excited to bring STEM to life through history\,” said Heather Thies\, Director of Education at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. “This event allows visitors to see firsthand how wartime innovations paved the way for modern advancements in aviation\, medicine\, and engineering.” \nThanks to a generous grant provided by the Georgia Department of Education\, admission is free for all H+STEM participants. Whether you’re a history buff\, a science enthusiast\, or just looking for a fun family outing\, H+STEM Day promises to be an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/hstem-day-at-the-mighty-8th/
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:Museum of Aviation for Family Aviation Day!
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit our website at: https://museumofaviation.org/moa…/family-aviation-day-moa/
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/museum-of-aviation-for-family-aviation-day/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Aviation
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SUMMARY:Thoaston - Upson Archaeology Day
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URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/thoaston-upson-archaeology-day/
LOCATION:Thomaston Goes to War\, 800 Church Street\, Thomaston\, GA\, 30286\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thomaston Goes To War
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SUMMARY:Author Talk | Vanished in Valor at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/VdbuxJMSwNWLMqgK9 \nAbout the Book \nVanished In Valor unravels the true story of Staff Sergeant Eugene F. Darter\, a crew member in the esteemed 8th Air Force during World War II. Originally recruited by the US Navy in 1931 to become an undercover investigator of subversive activities\, he later went on to become a private detective investigator and then joined the Army Air Force war effort in 1942. During his last furlough home\, he formed a deep bond with his younger brother\, Michael\, before heading to the bloody World War frontlines. In 1943 a fierce battle raged over Nazi-occupied Europe\, and every day young airmen faced great risk of injury and death. Eugene and his crew embarked on a perilous mission that led to injuries and imprisonment of seven (POW)\, and the mysterious disappearance of three who never returned at the end of the war (MIA)\, including Eugene. \nDecades of mourning and speculation followed\, with Michael vowing to uncover the truth of his brother’s vanishment. In 2000\, a serendipitous internet search led to the incredible discovery of four surviving crewmates\, who shared what they knew about Eugene and the two pilots\, and the rest of the crew during fierce aerial combat. These and other discoveries ignited an investigative journey through eye-witnesses’ stories of heroism\, love\, loss\, and miracles. \nAbout the Author \nDr. Michael Darter\, a dedicated author and engineering professor\, who has devoted years of his life to discovering the fate of his brother Eugene and crewmates. With meticulous research\, Vanished In Valor presents a strong tribute to their sacrifice. Michael has engaged with surviving crewmates\, families\, veterans\, institutions\, archives\, and fellow researchers\, weaving together the tapestry of their fateful mission. In his endeavor to honor the fallen and offer closure\, Michael sheds light on the horrors of war\, where so many airmen paid the ultimate sacrifice\, never to return home. The latest search for Eugene’s remains led to the review of more than 800 X-files of buried\, unknown Americans in Europe\, and the discovery of a few potential matches with Eugene that after further documentation will be submitted to the US Government for DNA testing. Dr. Darter advocates for more DNA testing of remains of unknowns to “Bring Them Home\,” to better preserve and honor their ultimate sacrifice.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-vanished-in-valor-at-the-mighty-8th/
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:National Rosie the Riveter Day
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URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/national-rosie-the-riveter-day/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250321T130000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk | Girls in a World at War at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/adPXQ5JVD6yvMrTB7 \n About the Book \nAfter visiting a friend who returned from World War II confined in a body cast\, Kathy Collens felt compelled to enlist in the war effort. In 1944\, at the age of 23\, she joined the Army. Despite her background as a college-educated dietician from an affluent family\, and having attended the 1936 Berlin Olympics\, Kathy discovered nothing could fully prepare her for the realities of war. \n​Girls in a World at War offers a firsthand account of Kathy and four other young women who served in the 223rd General Hospital. Stationed in France\, they operated out of a converted horse barn situated near the 82nd Airborne quarters and in close proximity to the Battle of the Bulge. Their patients included survivors released from the Dachau concentration camp. \n​The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of crossing the Atlantic\, lodging in a castle\, working with German prisoners of war\, and attempts to make dehydrated food and Spam taste good. The book describes the experiences of weddings\, a paratroopers’ jump-off dance\, and the surprise of a baby’s birth\, immersing readers in the narrative. Their adventures included interludes in Switzerland\, sailing in the Mediterranean\, and the jubilation of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The story also touches on visits to Paris\, Biarritz\, and trips to the magnificent Reims Cathedral to see ‘The Angel of the Smile’ statue and attend a memorable Christmas Eve service. Romantic entanglements add another layer of complexity to the girls’ wartime journey. \n​Throughout their trials\, these women provided invaluable support to each other\, navigating the tragedies of war with resilience and camaraderie. As readers engage with their stories\, they’ll find themselves laughing and perhaps shedding a tear\, gaining a rare insight into the female perspective of war\, grounded in real-life events.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-girls-in-a-world-at-war-at-the-mighty-8th/
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:Third Annual "Wings & Things" Festival & Fly-in
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URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/third-annual-wings-things-festival-fly-in/
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:20250326T110000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk | Tuskegee Airmen at the Mighty Eighth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is free to the public\, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/ChW2HSVa5cuXMQ3Q8 \nAbout the Talk \nGrowing up in the 1960s and ’70s\, Bob Sheppard and his siblings had no idea that their father\, MSgt. James Sheppard\, had served in an all-Black segregated unit of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. It wasn’t until later in life that Bob had the opportunity to accompany his father to air shows\, speaking engagements\, and special events\, meeting the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and learning firsthand about their courage\, resilience\, and service. \nAfter his father was no longer able to travel\, Bob stepped in to carry forward his story. Since MSgt. Sheppard’s passing in 2018\, Bob traveled the country\, sharing his father’s experiences and the lasting legacy of the famed 332nd Fighter Group. \nNow\, audiences will have the unique opportunity to hear Bob Sheppard’s compelling presentation\, where he will share a deeply personal account of hardship\, determination\, and triumph. His talk will include a segment from a documentary he co-produced\, offering a powerful glimpse into his father’s journey—from training in Alabama and Michigan to serving in Italy at the height of WWII. \nAbout the Speaker \nA veteran of the broadcasting\, financial services\, and corporate sustainability industries\, Bob Sheppard retired after leading sales and marketing efforts for a U.S. firm specializing in commercial and industrial drones. His passion for history and storytelling now fuels his mission to ensure that the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen continues to inspire future generations.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-tuskegee-airmen-at-the-mighty-eighth/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
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SUMMARY:Author Talk & Book Launch with Robert Edsel
DESCRIPTION: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 a Forever Promise Forged in World War II\, set for release on April 29\, 2025\, with Harper Horizon.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public\, registration is requested at https://forms.gle/pdCnqp9RDNEWv3F3A\n\nAbout the Book:Remember Us begins in the pre-dawn hours of Hitler’s invasion of Western Europe on May 10\, 1940\, when his forces rolled into the small province of Limburg in the Netherlands\, shattering more than 100 years of peace. After enduring more than four years of occupation\, the Dutch people saw their freedom restored when American forces reached Limburg in September 1944. This marked the final portion of the Allies’ liberation of Western Europe before their advance on Nazi Germany was halted.\nRemember Us is a compelling ensemble narrative that chronicles the lives of twelve central characters over a six-year span including Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cole\, the first member of the 101st Airborne to receive the Medal of Honor; Sergeant Jeff Wiggins of the 960th Quartermaster Company\, who escaped the poverty and racism of Alabama only to face a new indignity: digging graves in wartime Europe; and Frieda van Schäik\, a teenager who falls in love with an American soldier.\n\nIn this rich\, dramatic\, and suspenseful story\, both the horrors of war and the transcendent power of gratitude are captured\, showcasing the extraordinary measures the Dutch have taken to thank their liberators. Drawing on never-before-seen letters\, diaries\, and other historical records\, Edsel shows the painful price of freedom\, on the battlefields and inside American homes. Remember Us is a reminder that grief is universal\, that humanity knows no national or racial boundaries\, and that we all want to be remembered\, somehow\, someway\, by somebody.\n\nAbout the AuthorRobert M. Edsel is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of four non-fiction books including Rescuing da Vinci\, Saving Italy\, and The Monuments Men\, which served as the basis for Academy Award recipient George Clooney’s 2014 film. Mr. Edsel has been honored with the Texas Medal of the Arts; the President’s Call to Service Award; the Hope for Humanity Award\, presented by the Dallas Holocaust Museum; and the Foundation for the National Archives’ Records of Achievement Award.\n\nIn 2022\, the United States Army and the Smithsonian Institution made Mr. Edsel an honorary graduate of the first Army Monuments Officer Training Program\, an idea Mr. Edsel advocated for nearly twenty years. Mr. Edsel is also the Founder and Chairman of the Monuments Men and Women Foundation\, recipient of the National Humanities Medal\, awarded by President George W. Bush.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-book-launch-with-robert-edsel/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250204T201530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T201607Z
UID:2991-1746662400-1746748799@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:VE Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/ve-day/
CATEGORIES:WWII Milestone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250417T183331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183331Z
UID:3205-1746698400-1746716400@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Salute to Victory at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFrom 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\, visitors of all ages (3 to 103+) can enjoy a day filled with interactive\, hands-on activities designed to bring history to life. This engaging event will highlight key moments from the closing chapters of WWII\, including Victory in Europe Day\, Operation Chowhound and Operation Manna\, and the liberation of POW camps.\n\nEvent Details:Salute to Victory | Celebrating 80 Years of Victory in Europe DayDate: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air ForceAdmission: $6 per child or adultWWII Veterans and children under 6 are always FREE.Museum Members enjoy FREE admission.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/salute-to-victory-at-the-mighty-8th/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250108T173718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T201311Z
UID:2907-1746871200-1746892800@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Airbase Georgia Open House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/airbase-georgia-open-house/
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;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250227T190049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T190049Z
UID:3106-1747994400-1748365200@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Flags for the Fallen
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis unique memorial flag garden of remembrance includes a 48-star American flag for each of the 26\,000 men lost. The men of the Eighth in WWII served and were buried\, under this flag. \nThe public is invited to experience the garden from May 23rd through Memorial Day\, May 26th\, 2025. \nThe mission of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is to preserve and share the stories of the heroes of the Eighth; each of these flags represents a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/flags-for-the-fallen/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250515T011915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T012048Z
UID:3276-1749279600-1749290400@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Camp Toccoa D-Day Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/d-day-run-walk/
LOCATION:Camp Toccoa at Currahee\, 2351 Ayersville Road\, Toccoa\, GA\, 30577\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250515T012530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T012530Z
UID:3281-1749319200-1749330000@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Camp Toccoa D-Day Commemorative USO Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/camp-toccoa-d-day-commemorative-uso-show/
LOCATION:Camp Toccoa at Currahee\, 2351 Ayersville Road\, Toccoa\, GA\, 30577\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250604T171535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T171535Z
UID:3305-1750503600-1750510800@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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 the public\, but registration is required. Please register here. \nAbout S/Sgt. Rufus Youngblood \nFlew on ‘Jack the Ripper’ with Capt. William J. Crumm’s crew – the first 8th Air Force crew to return to the US to consult with the War Department\, participate in a training manual for new recruits\, and a bond selling tour in Feb. 1943. He then became a 2nd Lt. Navigator and was dual training as an Engineer-Navigator on B-29s when the war ended. After the war\, he joined the Secret Service and became the deputy director (1951-1971). He was present when President Kennedy was shot and flung himself over Vice President Lyndon Johnson to shield him when shots were being fired and received the Treasury Dept.’s Exceptional Service Award for his actions. \nAbout the Presenter \nRebecca Youngblood Vaughn\, MD\, is the youngest daughter of Rufus and Peggy Youngblood. She is a physician and published author. While researching her parent’s history to write their life stories\, Vaughn re-discovered the veritable treasure-trove of mementos from her father’s 20-year tenure as a high-profile Secret Service Agent and created a new edition of his memoir\, 20 Years in the Secret Service: My Life With Five Presidents. The mother of two young adults\, she lives in Acworth\, Georgia\, with her husband of 31 years. Vaughn is a speaker who brings her father’s legacy to life by sharing his frontline point-of-view of some of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-at-the-mighty-8th/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250708T194416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T194416Z
UID:3416-1755338400-1755352800@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:H+STEM Day at the Mighty Eighth
DESCRIPTION:Motor Pool H+STEM Day at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler\, Georgia \nTouch\, Tinker\, Learn: From Trucks to TakeoffSaturday\, August 16\, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Admission: $6 per guest | Members Free \nJoin us at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force for Motor Pool\, a special H+STEM Day where young learners explore how things move—from trucks and planes to gears and engines. This program is designed for children ages 5 to 10 and focuses on simple and complex machines\, including the forces of flight and the mechanics of motion. \nActivities include: \n\n\nHands-on STEM learning stations \n\n\nExperience a rare\, ground-level look inside the historic B-17 Flying Fortress\, with interpretation from museum docents \n\n\nTouch-a-Truck and Touch-a-Plane experiences \n\n\nSTEM sessions led by Southern Company Educator Wayne Grimes (three sessions during the day) \n\n\nLearn how history and engineering connect through this engaging program that brings the Mighty Eighth’s wartime logistics and aviation history to life. \nFor more information\, visit www.mightyeighth.org or contact us at (912) 748-8888. \n175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, Georgia\, 31322
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/hstem-day-at-the-mighty-eighth/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250824T145831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T152902Z
UID:3490-1757149200-1757174400@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Warbird Rides @ Airbase Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Ride in the P-51 Mustang\, the SBD Dauntless\, the LT-6 Mosquito\, the T-34 Mentor\, or the PT-19 Historic Tuskegee Trainer.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/warbird-rides-airbase-georgia/
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;TZID=America/Halifax:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250811T161954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T161954Z
UID:3460-1757502000-1757509200@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but please register at https://forms.gle/162b4pq56sefadHE8 \nOptional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $10/12 cash/credit for members or $15/17cash/credit for non-members. \nAbout the Book\nThey were crop dusters and debutantes\, college girls and performers in flying circuses-all of them trained as pilots. Because they were women\, they were denied the opportunity to fly for their country when the United States entered the Second World War. But Great Britain\, desperately fighting for survival\, would let anyone-even Americans\, even women-transport warplanes. Thus\, twenty-five daring young aviators bolted for England in 1942\, becoming the first American women to command military aircraft. \nIn a faraway land\, these “spitfires” lived like women decades ahead of their time. Risking their lives in one of the deadliest jobs of the war\, they ferried new\, barely tested fighters and bombers to air bases and returned shot-up wrecks for repair\, never knowing what might go wrong until they were high in the sky. Many ferry pilots died in crashes or made spectacular saves. It was exciting\, often terrifying work. The pilots broke new ground off duty as well\, shocking their hosts with thoroughly modern behavior. \nWith cinematic sweep\, Becky Aikman follows the stories of nine of the women who served\, drawing on unpublished diaries\, letters\, and records\, along with her own interviews\, to bring these forgotten heroines fully to life. Spitfires is a vivid\, richly detailed account of war\, ambition\, and a group of remarkable women whose lives were as unconventional as their dreams. \nAbout the Author\nBecky Aikman is the author of two books of narrative nonfiction: her memoir\, Saturday Night Widows\, and Off the Cliff: How the Making of Thelma & Louise Drove Hollywood to the Edge. A former journalist at Newsday\, Aikman has written for the New York Times\, the Los Angeles Times\, and other publications. She lives in New York.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-at-the-mighty-8th-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250824T145959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T153030Z
UID:3492-1757754000-1757779200@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Warbird Rides @ Airbase Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Ride in the P-51 Mustang\, the SBD Dauntless\, the LT-6 Mosquito\, the T-34 Mentor\, or the PT-19 Historic Tuskegee Trainer.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/warbird-rides-airbase-georgia-2/
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;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250821T164136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T164136Z
UID:3467-1758193200-1758200400@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk at the Mighty Eighth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but please register at https://forms.gle/yrYpfFFUFUGbfR8P6 \nOptional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $10/12 cash/credit for members or $15/17cash/credit for non-members. \nAbout the Book\nReleased my Arcadia Publishing in their “Images of America” series\, the book chronicles the history of the Georgia Air National Guard.  The founder of the colony of Georgia\, General James Oglethorpe served as the first Georgia Guardsman.  He embodied the legend of the Minuteman\, a tradition carried forward by the Georgia Army National Guard.  In May 1941\, the first distinct aviation unit was created at Candler Field in Atlanta – the 128th Observation Squadron.  In September 1947\, a federal act officially created the Air National Guard. \nIts Georgia units in Marietta\, Savannah\, Warner Robins\, and other locations have played a role in major conflicts around the world as well as post 9-11 assignments and security for the 1996 Olympics.  “The rich history of the Georgia Air National Guard is a fascinating\, entertaining\, and inspiring saga\,” Clint Smith said.  “I appreciate the opportunity to partner with Arcadia Publishing to present the book to the public.” \nAbout the Author\nClint Smith\, a retired member of the Georgia Air National Guard\, served at State Headquarters at Dobbins Air Reserve Base and the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta\, Georgia.  He had many responsibilities\, including command historian.  A board member of the Historical Society of the Georgia National Guard\, Smith served eight years in the Georgia legislature where he led on military and security issues.  The author of two novels\, Smith has published columns on public policy and history.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-at-the-mighty-eighth/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250824T151124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T151602Z
UID:3494-1758963600-1758988800@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Warbird Rides @ Airbase Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Ride in the P-51 Mustang\, the SBD Dauntless\, the LT-6 Mosquito\, the T-34 Mentor\, or the PT-19 Historic Tuskegee Trainer.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/warbird-rides-airbase-georgia-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20250820T153927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T153927Z
UID:3464-1759917600-1759928400@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but please register at https://forms.gle/6zDPK4zJwHRCpvjo7 \nOptional Lunch: Join us for an optional lunch afterwards. $10/12 cash/credit for members or $15/17cash/credit for non-members. \nAbout the Book\nAlthough the United States declared war against Germany in December 1941\, a successful assault on Nazi-occupied Europe could not happen until Germany’s industrial and military might were crippled. The first target was Luftwaffe\, the most powerful and battle-hardened air force in the world. The United States Army Air Forces joined with Great Britain’s already-engaged Royal Air Force to launch a strategic air campaign that ultimately brought the Luftwaffe to its knees. One of the standout units of this campaign was the legendary 303rd Bomb Group Hell’s Angels. \nThis is the 303rd’s story\, as told by the men who made it what it was. Taking their name from their B-17 of the same name\, they became one of the most distinguished and important air combat units in history. The dramatic and terrible air battles they fought against Germany ultimately changed the course of the war. \nAbout the Author\nLieutenant Colonel (ret) Jay A. Stout is a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot. An Indiana native and graduate of Purdue University\, he was commissioned on June 1\, 1981 and was designated a naval aviator on 13 May 1983. His first fleet assignment was to F-4S Phantoms at MCAS Beaufort\, South Carolina. Following a stint as an instructor pilot at NAS Chase Field Texas from 1986 to 1989\, he transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet. He flew the Hornet from bases on both coasts and ultimately retired from MCAS Miramar during 2001. \nAside from his flying assignments\, he served as the executive officer of 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company\, and in a variety of additional assignments with various staffs around the world. During his twenty-year career he flew more than 4\,500 flight hours\, including 37 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. \nLieutenant Colonel (ret) Stout has been published in various national journals and newspapers and his work has been read on the floor of the United States Senate. Articles published while he was on active duty addressed controversial topics (women in the military\, the MV-22 Osprey\, the Super Hornet\, the effectiveness of the AV-8B Harrier\, etc.). His opinions and viewpoints were often at odds with the service’s senior leadership; nevertheless his cogent arguments\, logic and forthrightness earned respect and underscored his credibility. Stout has also written eight books—all published by mainstream publishing houses. Many of them won awards and all have been the subject of positive critical commentary. \nStout is a recognized military subject matter expert. He has appeared on the Fox News Network\, Al Jazeera and National Public Radio as well as dozens of regional and local network affiliates. \nFollowing his military career Stout worked for a very short time as an airline pilot before being furloughed after the terrorist attacks of September 11\, 2001. He subsequently flew F/A-18s for the Kuwait Air Force for a year before returning to the States where he now works for as a senior analyst for a leading defense contractor.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-at-the-mighty-8th-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20251006T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151033Z
UID:3538-1760436000-1760457600@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Bombardier School at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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 led by renowned Norden Bombsight expert Dr. Tim Moore. \nAttendees will plot real flight paths using dead reckoning and operate an authentic Norden Bombsight\, one of the most important technological innovations of the air war. Dr. Moore will guide participants through the process\, offering insights into the mathematics\, engineering\, and split-second decision-making that defined these critical missions. \nProgram Schedule \nStudent Session: \n\nDate: October 14\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 a.m.\nDuration: 2 hours\nRecommended Grade Level: 9–12\nAcademic Preparation: A basic understanding of trigonometry and geometry is recommended for full participation.\n\nAdult Sessions: \n\nDates & Times:\n\nOctober 14\, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.\nOctober 15\, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours\nAudience: General public (ages 18+)\n\nAll sessions feature hands-on learning with original equipment and guided instruction by Dr. Moore. \nRegistration Information \nSeating is limited\, and advance registration is required by October 13\, 2025. \n\nCost: $25 Non-Members | $15 Members\nMembers should email pfyderek@mightyeighth.org with the subject line “Bombardier School” to receive their promo code prior to purchase.\n\nFor full details and tickets\, visit mightyeighth.org or contact H+STEM Educator\, Kristin Singleton\, at ksingleton@mightyeighth.org.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/bombardier-school-at-the-mighty-8th/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T233551
CREATED:20251006T152215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152255Z
UID:3541-1760522400-1760533200@www.georgiawwiitrail.org
SUMMARY:Bombardier School at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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 led by renowned Norden Bombsight expert Dr. Tim Moore. \nAttendees will plot real flight paths using dead reckoning and operate an authentic Norden Bombsight\, one of the most important technological innovations of the air war. Dr. Moore will guide participants through the process\, offering insights into the mathematics\, engineering\, and split-second decision-making that defined these critical missions. \nProgram Schedule \nStudent Session: \n\nDate: October 14\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 a.m.\nDuration: 2 hours\nRecommended Grade Level: 9–12\nAcademic Preparation: A basic understanding of trigonometry and geometry is recommended for full participation.\n\nAdult Sessions: \n\nDates & Times:\n\nOctober 14\, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.\nOctober 15\, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours\nAudience: General public (ages 18+)\n\nAll sessions feature hands-on learning with original equipment and guided instruction by Dr. Moore. \nRegistration Information \nSeating is limited\, and advance registration is required by October 13\, 2025. \n\nCost: $25 Non-Members | $15 Members\nMembers should email pfyderek@mightyeighth.org with the subject line “Bombardier School” to receive their promo code prior to purchase.\n\nFor full details and tickets\, visit mightyeighth.org or contact H+STEM Educator\, Kristin Singleton\, at ksingleton@mightyeighth.org.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/bombardier-school-at-the-mighty-8th-2/
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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