This day in Eighth History: Today, 6 March 2019, is the 75th anniversary of the 8th Air Force’s first successful large scale mission to Berlin. On this date in 1944 a contingent…
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Bombers make history: ‘Secret Squirrel’ members recount mission, presented air medals By Senior Airman Luke Hill, 8th Air Force Public Affairs SAVANNAH, Ga. — It was dark and rainy when crews from the…
A new exhibit, Scouting Forces of the Eighth Air Force, opened in May 2018. Located near the Mission Experience this exhibit beckons visitors with an interactive kiosk, descriptive panels and a large…
2nd Lt. Norman L. Smith, 352nd Fighter Group Pilot, experienced a bit of adventure on his return trip over France. He was forced to belly-land his P-51 Mustang on an abandoned German…
Maynard “Snuffy” Smith was born in the small town of Caro, Mich., on May 19, 1911. He was the son of a school teacher and a successful attorney, and had the reputation…