Mighty Eighth
WWII-Era German Box Car Arrives in Georgia to Join National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Future Exhibit
A powerful symbol of wartime resilience and sacrifice has arrived in Georgia. On Friday, August 1, a 1902 German box car, one of the few remaining examples of its kind, was received by the Georgia Ports Authority. Originally built for freight, the railcar was later used by the German military during World War II to…
Read MoreNational Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Opens for Veterans Day: Honoring All Those Who Served
Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. Chatham County, GA – In tribute to our nation’s heroes, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will open its doors on Monday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Veterans Day, welcoming veterans with free admission as a token of gratitude for their service.…
Read MoreMaximum Effort/Groundbreaking ceremony at The National Museum of Mighty Eighth Air Force February 15th
Chatham County, GA – The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is taking off with Phase II of its capital campaign, Maximum Effort. On Thursday, February 15th at 11:00 am, the museum will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the 20,000 square-foot addition to the museum. This multi-million-dollar visionary project aims to expand and enhance the…
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