Mighty Eighth Air Force Celebrates 83 Years

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force celebrates the Eighth Air Force's 83rd anniversary on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025.

Moreno Aguiari
Moreno Aguiari
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PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, January 28th, is a historic day for the City of Savannah and the United States. Eighty-three years ago, January 28, 1942, the charter for the Eighth Air Force was created in a former National Guard Armory, 1108 Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia. Its main objective was two-fold: first, to cripple Hitler’s war-making capabilities by destroying factories and taking out transportation lines, and second, to clear the skies of the Luftwaffe so that an allied landing on continental Europe would be possible. Lieutenant General Henry “Hap” Arnold appointed Major General Carl Spaatz to command the new Eighth Air Force. Brigadier General Frank Hunter of Savannah was put in charge of Fighter Command, and Brigadier General Ira Eaker was made head of the bombardment force. 83 years social Of the 350,000 members of the Eighth Air Force serving during World War II, 26,000 were killed in action and another 28,000 became prisoners of War. Instrumental in the victory over Germany, the Eighth Air Force became the “Greatest Air Armada of all Time.” The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will be celebrating with $8.00 admission Tuesday, January 28th, and 8% discount in the museum store. National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force 2 About the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force: The Museum educates visitors about the character, courage, valor, and patriotism of the brave individuals who fought in the Eighth Air Force, the largest air armada in history. The Museum uses films, exhibits, artifacts, and archival materials to tell stories of individuals who served in the Eighth Air Force. Their sacrifices made victory in World War II possible. Museum highlights include a fully restored B-17 “Flying Fortress” and the multimedia “Mission Experience,” an immersive simulated bombing mission in a special theater utilizing actual combat footage. The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is located at 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, GA. Operating hours are Tue-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun, Noon – 5 pm. For more information, call (912) 748-8888 or www.mightyeighth.org.
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A B-17 is the centerpiece of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Savannah, Ga.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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