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Guest Speaker at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
November 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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 advancement in shaping American air and space power. Discover how the Air Force’s labs have been instrumental in developing essential capabilities throughout history, from the technologies that enabled the strategic bombing campaigns of World War II to Cold War innovations that countered communist numerical superiority, such as stealth, laser-guided bombs, and GPS.
The presentation will delve into the significant contributions of early pioneers like Sanford Moss and Sam Heron at McCook Field in the 1920s, as well as the Aeromedical Research Laboratory under Harry Armstrong’s leadership in the 1930s. Through these stories, we’ll uncover how key technologies like radial engines, turbosuperchargers, the Norden bombsight/autopilot system, and aircraft pressurization were developed to support the USAAF’s efforts against Germany and Japan.
The event is free to the public, but registration is required: https://forms.gle/PMzuvcumGSZehUXZ7
About the Speaker: Jeff Duford is a seasoned history and museum professional, dedicated to excellence and integrity. He has a proven track record of planning, leading, and developing award-winning projects and exhibits that communicate complex historical narratives with precision, sensitivity, and an acute awareness of diverse audiences. Jeff’s expertise extends to public speaking, with extensive experience in interviews with local, national, and international media, bringing history to life.
About the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force:
The Museum educates visitors about the character, courage, valor, and patriotism of the brave individuals who fought in the Eighth Air Force, the largest air armada in history. The Museum uses films, exhibits, artifacts, and archival materials to tell the stories of individuals who served in the Eighth Air Force. Their sacrifices made victory in World War II possible.
Museum highlights include a fully restored B-17 “Flying Fortress” and the multimedia “Mission Experience,” an immersive simulated bombing mission in a special theater utilizing actual combat footage.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is located at 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, GA. Operating hours are Tue-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun, Noon – 5 pm. For more information, call (912) 748-8888 or www.mightyeighth.org.