What is your favorite WWII era fighter plane?![]()
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… The answer for August 13th is an access hatch on our M60A1… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from August 13th is the handles and retaining bolts on the rear engine access hatch of our M60A1! Have you ever worked on an M60?![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, August 20th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Great segment on WCVB Channel 5 Boston featuring our friend, WWII Veteran Caster Salemi, about his experiences in the Pacific Theater as we approach the 80th Anniversary of V-J Day. Caster will be our guest at this weekend's WWII Tank Demo Weekend at the American Heritage Museum, so please come out and meet him!
Mass. veteran shares World War II memories at Hudson museum
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As the 80th anniversary of V-J Day approaches, veteran Caster Salemi reflects on his World War II experiences at Hudson's American Heritage Museum.
Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… The answer for August 6th is the tow hitch on our A34 Comet… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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AHM Presentation: Tank Technology
March 31, 2023 @ 1:00 am, ending 3:00 pm
Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, March 29th at 1:00 PM, to hear a presentation by AHM docent and former Master Gunner and tank platoon Sergeant Gregg Pomerleau.
Mobility, protection and firepower are the main factors considered when designing and operating tanks. Hear Gregg Pomerleau discuss the history and technologies of tanks and how the concepts of building a better tank has advanced over the millennia. Mr. Pomerleau’s has an extensive knowledge in tanks of all kinds and types and served over 6 years as Tank Platoon Sergeant and gunnery expert.
As part of this special to this presentation, Gregg will take participants on a personal tour through the American Heritage Museum’s collection to point out specific features on the tanks that he is highlighting in his talk.
A one-of-a-kind presentation! Well suited for any ages. Standard admission. If you would like to attend please RSVP Hunter Chaney at: hchaney@collingsfoundation.org.
