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Virtual Victory 2020

If you missed the 2020 Virtual Victory program live, you can still watch it and support it here! The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force commemorated the 75th Anniversary of…

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Article: The Quiet Man

493rdBG Major Paul Spinnato: The Quiet Man by Judith Spinnato The caliber .50 machine gun was supposed to be fired in short round bursts but, in their exuberance, young gunners in-training, who…

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CPT Schlegel, More than a Name

Just a Name on a Wall: 8th Air Force WWII Aces Captain Albert L. Schlegel, 4th Fighter Group, 13.5 kills by Perry R. Nuhn, Colonel USAF (ret) Museum Volunteer Former Director Information…

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Mighty Eighth Google Classroom

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s Education Department has created a Google Classroom to further engage people of all ages. The world-class history education program includes printable classroom guides,…

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