The Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock, TX will commemorate the sixty-ninth anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, June 6, 2013 with a free one-day event honoring the great sacrifice given by the Allied forces on the shores of Normandy, France during a critical moment in the War in Europe. There will be opportunities to view the documentary D-Day Remembered, children’s educational activities, special exhibits, a WWII patch display and a real C-47 and B-25. The Greatest Generation will offer rides in their C-47 “Southern Cross” for a fee of $75. Advanced booking is required. To arrange a ride email Dana Wood at greatestgeneration@yahoo or call (817) 659-9249. The Commemorative Air Force in conjunction with the Texas Air Museum will offer rides in their B-25 “Yellow Rose” for a fee of $395. No reservation required. Tickets will be available at the Silent Wings Museum on June 6th beginning at 10 AM through June 7th until 12 PM. There will be a marker dedication for the Breedlove Airport Recorded Texas Historic Landmark at 5:30 PM followed by refreshments in the Silent Wings Museum Hangar Gallery. For more information about the Silent Wings Museum’s D-Day 2013 Commemoration contact the Museum at 806.775.3049. Thursday, June 6th Museum Hours for the D-Day Event: Thursday, June 6, from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:16:12 +0000
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