Dedication plaque for the JFK magnolia tree. (Georgia
Dedication plaque for the JFK magnolia tree. (Georgia Army National Guard photo by Capt. William Carraway / released)
TRAVIS FIELD, Savannah, Ga. 1965 - Two C-97F aircraft
TRAVIS FIELD, Savannah, Ga. 1965 - Two C-97F aircraft of the 165th Air Transport Group, Georgia Air National Guard at Travis Field.
Representatives of the Georgia Air National Guard,
Representatives of the Georgia Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps dedicate a magnolia tree in honor of the late President John F. Kennedy. (Photo courtesy of the Georgia National ... More
Durward Swanson, Army Air Force veteran, autographs
Durward Swanson, Army Air Force veteran, autographs a B-17 model aircraft during a reception Aug. 21at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga. Swanson arrived at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii in 1939. Surv... More
The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17
The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber arrived at the Museum of Aviation at Robins on Aug. 20. The aircraft which had previously been on outdoor public display at Grissom... More
Diana Matibe and Ashley Lowry, Air Force Junior ROTC
Diana Matibe and Ashley Lowry, Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Warner Robins High School, thank World War II veterans for their service during a reception at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., Aug.... More
Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Warner Robins High
Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Warner Robins High School thank World War II veterans for their service, during a reception held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga. on Aug. 21. John Barrett, an Ar... More
The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17
The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber arrived at the Museum of Aviation at Robins on Aug. 20. The aircraft which had previously been on outdoor public display at Grissom... More
Nettie Mathe, spouse of veteran Clyde Mathe greets
Nettie Mathe, spouse of veteran Clyde Mathe greets John Barrett, Army veteran, during a reception at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., Aug. 21. Barrett – a private first class during the war – recei... More
TRAVIS FIELD, Savannah, Ga. Lieutenant Col. Clyde
TRAVIS FIELD, Savannah, Ga. Lieutenant Col. Clyde Knipfer and crew of a 165th Air Transport Group, Georgia Air National Guard prepare to depart for an 11 day round trip flight to Vietnam. As part of Operation... More
Crawford Hicks, B-17 pilot, addresses the audience
Crawford Hicks, B-17 pilot, addresses the audience during a reception held at the museum in Warner Robins, Ga., Aug. 21. Hicks was shot down May 30, 1944, becoming a prisoner of war and was held captive until A... More
A group of veterans, who once served as B-17 crew members
A group of veterans, who once served as B-17 crew members during World War II, render honors during the singing of the national anthem Aug. 21 at a reception in the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga. The ... More
The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17
The first sections of an iconic World War II-era B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber arrived at the Museum of Aviation at Robins on Aug. 20. The aircraft which had previously been on outdoor public display at Grissom... More
(From left) Clyde Mathe, Donald Meck and Durward Swanson,
(From left) Clyde Mathe, Donald Meck and Durward Swanson, B-17 crew members during World War II, render honors during the singing of the national anthem at a reception in the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins... More
Col. Jeffrey King, Robins’ installation and 78th Air
Col. Jeffrey King, Robins’ installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander, greets John Barrett, Army veteran, during a reception at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., Aug. 21. Barrett – a private firs... More
TRAVIS AIR FIELD, Savannah, Ga. Nov. 1965 - Georgia
TRAVIS AIR FIELD, Savannah, Ga. Nov. 1965 - Georgia Air National Guard Airmen weigh Christmas Star cargo before loading it into a waiting C-97 Stratofreighter of the 165th Air Transport Group. Georgia National... More
Erwin Ross, Robins Museum of Aviation restoration
Erwin Ross, Robins Museum of Aviation restoration specialist, straps a B-17 “Flying Fortress” engine to a forklift. The first sections of the iconic World War II-era bomber arrived at the museum on Aug. 20. The... More
DOBBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Marietta, Ga. Nov. 20, 1965
DOBBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Marietta, Ga. Nov. 20, 1965 - The first of six Georgia Air National Guard C-97 Stratofreighters is loaded with Christmas Gifts bound for Vietnam as part of Operation Christmas Star. Geor... More
Col. Jeffrey King, Robins’ installation and 78th Air
Col. Jeffrey King, Robins’ installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander, addresses an audience Aug. 21 during a reception at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga. The reception honored veterans who serv... More
TRAVIS FIELD, Savannah, Nov. 1965 - Personnel of the
TRAVIS FIELD, Savannah, Nov. 1965 - Personnel of the 165th Military Airlift Group mark and assemble Christmas Star gifts at Travis Field. Georgia National Guard photo / released
Donald Meck -- B-17 gunner who trained with the Berneburg
Donald Meck -- B-17 gunner who trained with the Berneburg crew while in Mississippi and flew the B-17 D-Day Dottie during his tour in England -- reflects on his service during a reception held at the Museum of ... More
The JFK magnolia tree today. (Georgia Army National
The JFK magnolia tree today. (Georgia Army National Guard photo by Capt. William Carraway / released)
Mike Rowland, Museum of Aviation curator, addresses
Mike Rowland, Museum of Aviation curator, addresses an audience during a reception held at the museum in Warner Robins, Ga., Aug. 21. The reception honored veterans who served aboard B-17s and celebrated the ar... More
Mike Rowland, Museum of Aviation curator, addresses
Mike Rowland, Museum of Aviation curator, addresses an audience during a reception held at the museum in Warner Robins, Ga., Aug. 21. The reception honored veterans who served aboard B-17s and celebrated the ar... More
Lisa Fruge Cirilli, BAE Assistance and Aerospace Industry
Lisa Fruge Cirilli, BAE Assistance and Aerospace Industry Committee chairperson, gets a model B-17 aircraft autographed by a group of World War II veterans during a reception Aug. 21 at the Museum of Aviation i... More