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 […]
