Before the United States officially entered World War I, a small group of dedicated American volunteers in France formed the American Ambulance Field Service. These young men used donated cars, and their own courage, to drive wounded soldiers from the frontline first aid stations to hospitals. Operating under dangerous conditions, they risked their lives to save others while building a reputation for bravery and selflessness.![]()
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This American Heritage Museum video feature takes a closer look at the origins and impact of the American Ambulance Field Service. From their beginnings in France to the fundraising efforts back home, their story is one of compassion, sacrifice, and service during one of history’s deadliest conflicts.
Unsung Heroes: The Little-know Story of The American Ambulance Field Service
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Before the United States officially entered World War I, a small group of dedicated American volunteers in France formed the American Ambulance Field Service...
A great restoration update on the American Heritage Museum Fairchild PT-19 Recruit that served as a training aircraft for the Tuskegee Airmen from Vintage Aviation News -
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The American Heritage Museum is restoring one of only two surviving Fairchild PT-19A trainers used by the Tuskegee Airmen. Delivered new to Moton Field in 1944, the aircraft is undergoing a full facto...
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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 27th is the tailhook on our F6F-3N Hellcat… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from August 27th is the tailhook on our F6F-3N Hellcat! Tailhooks like these are used to quickly slow down carrier based airplanes by hooking onto an arrester wire on the deck of their ship!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, September 3rd at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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AHM Presentation: Remembering Pearl Harbor and U.S. Entry Into WWII
December 7, 2022 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
$10 – $20
Join us at the American Heritage Museum for a compelling talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into WWII. Hosted by American Heritage Museum President Rob Collings and Lead Docent Colin Rixon, we will discuss “the day that will live in infamy.” The motivations of Japan to attack Pearl Harbor, how they executed the raid and its aftermath will be covered.
We will also highlight the history of our Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk and Waco UIC aircraft currently on display. The P-40 Tomahawk is the last flying fighter that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Waco UIC was operated by the first American civilian casualty of WWII, Bob Tyce. He was killed by a strafing Japanese Zero fighters at John Rogers airfield in Hawaii. Click on photos to read more about these aircraft.
