Come hear some of the TRUE stories of the evaders and their helpers.
Pie Society is catering lunch!
Registration is required
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WHAT: Tour, Tea and a Talk- $25 Topic– Escape and Evade: The Way to Freedom & the Everyday Heroes Who Risked It All to Help
WHEN: Friday, May 18 11:00
The specialized Escape and Evasion tour will begin at 11:00 and take you through the harrowing true stories of what escape and evasion meant for all involved. The British Pie Society restaurant catered Tea/Lunch will begin at 1:00
Air Force Escape and Evasion Society (AFEES) talk will begin at 2:00.
WHERE: The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, GA 31322
HOW: Contact education@mightyeighth.org or 912-988-1835 to register $25 due upon arrival on May 18
WHY: After bailing out from a burning and damaged plane into Nazi conquered territory, these airmen hid from the Nazis with the help from European locals. These brave Europeans risked their lives to help downed Allied airmen make their way to freedom. Learn the true story of their bravery.