Mighty Eighth Air Force Tribute

At top, it reads: Might in Flight, Scroll reads: In memory of our Glorious Dead, 303 Bomb Group, Molesworth, England, 1942-1945. Note: Gunner in the nose of the plane and written on the side is: knock-out dropper with the same image.

On this Memorial Day, I felt it proper to share some of the beautiful photos I was privileged to take in the Chapel of the Fallen Eagles at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, located in Pooler, Georgia, just minutes from Savannah. Activated in 1942 and described on the pamphlet as the "greatest air armada of all time," I understand why, after having toured this massive house of World War II history.  


The stone chapel holding these works of art is designed to look like an English chapel. As the outdoors illuminates these extraordinary windows, the details of each tells a story.  Please take a moment to examine the photos and, as you do, may gratitude for the sacrifice made by these brave souls remind you of the gift of freedom they have given us.

Save all who dare the Eagle's flight, note: angel lifting airplane to Heaven

Fallen but not Forgotten, note, near top of left panel: Dove/Holy Spirit with life preserver on its wing, lower right panel, Star of David amongst the crosses, also lower right panel- the Purple Heart medal

At very top: E Sempre L'Ora means It is always the hour...motto of the 96th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force

100th Bomb Group - REMEMBERING, note: bombs in eagles claws

the Grand Slam - 1 Group, note: Chaplain on left panel giving blessing, rosary beads in his hand, on right panel: airmen receiving that blessing

 

 

 

 

 

For more info on the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, please go to: www.mightyeighth.org.