Remembering Pearl Harbor: Idahoan’s stories from December 7, 1941

American sailors at Ford Island reacting to the explosion of the USS Shaw during the second wave of attacks.

By: Warhawk Air Museum

Posted On: December 30, 2019

It’s a day that generations would never forget, an event that shook America to its core and then into action: December 7, 1941. A date which has lived in infamy since Japanese forces surprise-attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on a quiet Sunday morning.

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Finding community and honoring greatness at the Kilroy Coffee Klatch

Aerial view of the Kilroy Coffee Klatch

By: Warhawk Air Museum

Posted On: October 25, 2019

First started in 2001, the Kilroy Coffee Klatch at the Warhawk Air Museum is the largest monthly gathering of Veterans in Idaho. Join the community on the first Tuesday of every month.

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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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Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day invasions paths from England to France

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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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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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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