Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson — WWII “Triple Ace” and 2019 Warbird Roundup Guest Speaker
By: Warhawk Air Museum
Posted On: August 21, 2019
Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson can’t remember a time when he didn’t want to fly. From the Civilian Pilot Training Program to WWII Triple Ace, learn more about his amazing story.
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Tags: Event|Veteran's Stories
Republic F-84G Thunderjet: Acing the straight-wing fighter-bomber
By: Warhawk Air Museum
Posted On: July 26, 2019
Learn more about the Warhawk Air Museum’s newest aviation addition: the Republic F-84G Thunderjet – a part of America’s first generation of jet fighters.
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Tags: Aviation Collection|Displays
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
By: Warhawk Air Museum
Posted On: June 6, 2019
D-Day is regarded as one of the greatest military achievements ever–an enormous campaign that changed the tide of the war. Without the sacrifice of the 10,000 allied casualties 75 years ago, the Soviet Union would most likely have fallen, and the war would have concluded very differently. For that, the free world owes an enormous debt of gratitude to these men.
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Tags: Displays|Event|Veteran's Stories
Pay tribute to fallen heroes this Memorial Day Weekend with “Murph” at the Warhawk
By: Warhawk Air Museum
Posted On: May 16, 2019
For many, Memorial Day means camping, BBQ’s and a long, three day weekend. But for the CrossFit community, it’s all about honoring our fallen heroes with the “Murph” Hero workout of the day (WOD). To recognize and support this unique Memorial Day tradition, the museum is teaming up with Mission43 to host “Murph” at the Warhawk on Saturday, May 25th to honor those military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Tags: Event|Veteran's Stories
A real life superhero: the story of Soapy Walborn
By: Warhawk Air Museum
Posted On: April 26, 2019
Vietnam veteran “Soapy” Walborn’s story is one of dedication, duty, courage and an unhesitating willingness to risk his own safety for others. Discover the aerial feats and courage that make him a real-life superhero.
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Tags: Displays|Veteran's Stories|VHP
Flygirls: Kay Chaffey and the first women in the Air Force to take flight
By: Warhawk Air Museum
Posted On: March 8, 2019
While women weren’t technically part of the Air Force until 1947, discover how Kay Gott Chaffey and the WASPs were truly the first women in the Air Force to take flight.
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Tags: Displays|Veteran's Stories|VHP