Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum

Blue Jeans & Bomber Jacket BBQ

Mandy Livingston — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:54:55 +0000

Friends of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Atlanta will be hosting the “Blue Jeans & Bomber Jacket BBQ” fundraising event to benefit the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in order to support and further the Museum’s mission. The event will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 6 pm to 11 pm at the Epps Aviation Hangar at the Peachtree DeKalb Airport.

“The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is a Georgia institution. We have many Atlantans who are important supporters and we think it’s appropriate to hold this event here to not only support the Museum’s mission but to honor and recognize the World War II veterans that live in this area,” says Henry Skipper, President and CEO of The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum honors the Mighty Eighth’s proud legacy and is pleased to honor the life and legacy of Frank D. Murphy at the 2012 Blue Jeans, Bomber Jacket & BBQ. Murphy was assigned as a B-17 navigator in the 100^th Bomb Group, Eighth Air Force in June of 1943. Murphy flew 21 daylight combat missions, without the benefit of fighter escorts. On the 21^stMission he was shot down over Munster,Germany becoming a POW at Stalag Luft III. Murphy was awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, The U.S. Prisoner of War Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the European Campaign Ribbon.

The event begins at 6:00 PM with a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing. Tickets to attend the 2012 Blue Jeans & Bomber Jacket BBQ are $100 per person or $900 for a table of ten. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available for this event. To purchase tickets or for more information on how to be part of this year’s BBQ, please contact Jane Grismer at 912-748-8888 or at JGrismer@mightyeighth.org.

Flying Legends Summer Camp 2012

Mandy Livingston — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:16:34 +0000

Flying Legends Summer Camp 2012
Full Day Summer Camp – 9 am to 4 pm – $175 Lunch & Model Building Included:

June 11 – 15
June 18 – 22
July 9 – 13
July 30 – Aug 3

Half Day Summer Camp – 9 am to 12 pm – $75 Snack Included:

June 4 – 8
July 23 – 27
August 6 – 10

These camps are great for rising 2^nd – 5^th graders. Please contact Heather Thies at 912-748-888 to register today!

Experience how to be a Bombardier, Pilot and Navigator
Learn how an airplane flies and Explore our B-17, “City of Savannah”
Live like a POW • Escape and Evade Activity
Experience life as a kid during the Home Front in WWII: Plant a Victory Garden and Buy war bonds
Train as a spy
Earn your wings and dog tags

Our Newest Corporate Member

Mandy Livingston — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:32:04 +0000

We would like to thank JetCharters.com for becoming the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum’s newest Corporate Member!

Become a Corporate Member and TOGETHER, we can tell stories of the Greatest Generation to future generations!

Click here for more information on how you can support the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

“Doing Their Part! Girl Scouts in World War II”

Mandy Livingston — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:44:39 +0000

Coming February 2012

Doing Their Part! Girl Scouts in World War II

In honor of their outstanding wartime contributions on the Homefront.

This temporary exhibit will be in place throughout 2012 in celebration of the Girl Scout’s 100th Anniversary.