The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force opened its doors on May 14, 1996. Located in Pooler, Georgia, just a short distance from Downtown Savannah, where the Eighth Air Force was activated in January 1942, the museum features over 90,000 square feet of exhibits, interactive experiences, artifacts, and a chance to walk beneath the wings of the museum’s restored B-17 Flying Fortress, City of Savannah.