USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2011 Mighty 8th Air Forcr Museum 175 Bourne Avenue Pooler (just outside Savannah), GA 31322 912-748-8888 http://mightyeighth.org/wp1/ My wife and I just got home last night from a combined business-pleasure trip to Savannah GA. While we were there, we vidited the Mighty 8th Air Force Museul to look around and do some research on her uncle who was lost while flying with the 100th BG. I took the following pictures there on 21 November. Top is a bust of Gen Doolittle that sits in the lobby of the museum. Below is the plaque for the 100th BG, one of many Group plaques around the lobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted November 23, 2011 Part of a B-17 crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted November 23, 2011 The RAF uniform of a former Eagle Squadron pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted November 23, 2011 Most of the uniform items were in glass cases which made photography difficult and resulted in some flash reflections. Here is the front and back of one crew member's A-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted November 23, 2011 Top is a picture of the B-17G that's being restored. It last flew as a water-bomber. Bottom is Hilary standing at her uncle's crew station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted November 23, 2011 This one is a recreation of a hut at one of the Stalagluft's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted November 23, 2011 The next several are of individual unit displays. This and the next two are the 100th BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted November 23, 2011 Next three are from the 359th fighter Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted November 23, 2011 The next two are of the display for the 379th BG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted November 23, 2011 The 7th Photo Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted November 23, 2011 POW wings with "pretty good provenance." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted November 23, 2011 Marker for Gen Doolittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted November 23, 2011 Memorial plaque im tme memorial gardens for Maj. George Preddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted November 23, 2011 The Chapel of Fallen Eagles in the memorial garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted November 23, 2011 Plaque in the foyer of the chapel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted November 23, 2011 Next are a collection of stainerd glass windown in the chapel. I probably took more pictures than I needed to but I was really taken by them. This one is above the alter at the far end of the chapel from the entry door. Those that follow are the side windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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