A Message from the CEO

Preserving and presenting the history of the Eighth Air Force is the mission of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. This is a unique mission, as the museum is the sole museum organization focused on collecting the material history of our nation’s most storied air force.

The Mighty Eighth Museum has developed over the past quarter century the most comprehensive permanent collection of World War II-era Eighth Air Force objects and items. The result of collecting is the preservation of history; thus making collecting the museum’s most important responsibility. Guided by a collections management policy, this active process creates a dynamic permanent collection.

In 2021, the Mighty Eighth Museum’s Collections and Research Department accepted and accessioned 130 collections. The department also cataloged 6,237 items. These materials add layer upon layer to Eighth Air Force history, furnish perspective and provide museum staff with materials for education programs and exhibits. If you are wondering what to do with that collection, please contact the museum. Together, we can ensure that Eighth Air Force material history is preserved for the benefit of future generations.

Save the Date! April 19th!

for the the release of

"Damn Lucky:

ONE MAN'S COURAGE DURING THE BLOODIEST MILITARY CAMPAIGN IN AVIATION HISTORY"

by Kevin Maurer

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is excited to announce a special event on Tuesday, April 19th. We are hosting author Kevin Maurer for the release of

"Damn Lucky"

Join us at 4:30PM for a reception and cash bar

5:00PM - Author Talk followed by the book signing.

Register Here for the "Damn Lucky" Author Talk

RETREAD: World War I veteran who volunteered to serve again in World War II

Grandson Michael Webster discovered his grandfather's deepest feelings about his role as an Eighth Air Force Commander, father and husband when he read the WWII letters sent between his grandparents, Colonel Hank Stovall and his wife "Pud."

His grandparents understood the sacrifice and loss of the war. Their eldest son, LT "Bud" Stovall, was killed in action serving in the 56thFG/ 62ndSQ 8th Air Force.

Join us when grandson Michael Webster shares the story told in their letters.