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Join us virtually for "Warbirds in Review" LIVE and hear all about our PBY-5A Catalina here at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh by following the link below!![]()
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Coming up at 1:00pm Central / 2:00pm Eastern on Tuesday, July 21st is the Live "Warbirds in Review" from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 featuring Rob Collings and the Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina BuNo 2459! Watch it live at the link below and select "Warbirds in Review" from the menu when it goes live!
www.eaa.org
Don't miss any of the action from EAA AirVenture with the official live stream cameras presented by Pratt & Whitney and Daher. Daily air shows streams begin approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday through Satu...
One of our features tracked Cold War era vehicles for America’s Tank Demo Weekend on July 25-26, 2026 is the M88 Recovery Vehicle… more info on the event at the link in our bio or at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/americas-tank-demo-weekend-july/ — The M88 Recovery Vehicle was developed in the late 1950s to provide the U.S. Army with a dedicated armored vehicle capable of recovering damaged tanks under combat conditions. Based on the chassis of the M48 Patton tank, the M88 entered service in 1961 and quickly became an essential part of armored formations. Equipped with a powerful winch, hydraulically operated A-frame boom, and front-mounted dozer blade, it could tow, lift, and repair disabled vehicles while protecting its crew from enemy fire. The M88 saw extensive service during the Vietnam War and has supported U.S. and allied forces in every major conflict since, including Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Continuous modernization led to the improved M88A1, M88A2 HERCULES (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System), and the latest M88A3, each designed to recover increasingly heavy main battle tanks. Today, the M88 remains one of the world’s most capable and widely used armored recovery vehicles. #m88 #tanks #tanklife #visitma #americanheritagemuseum
Day one of Oshkosh with the PBY-5A is in the books! Thank you to everyone that came out today. It was a pleasure chatting with all of you!![]()
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Coming up this weekend! America's Tank Demo Weekend at the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26! See our newest Cold War era tanks in operation including M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M60 Main Battle Tank, M60A2, and M88 Recovery Vehicle! Get tickets at:
America's Tank Demo Weekend - The American Heritage Museum
www.americanheritagemuseum.org
NOTE: EVENT ADMISSION INCLUDES ADMISSION TO MUSEUM America’s Tank Demo Weekend is where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum’s tanks spanning the history of American armor including th...
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Speaker Series: The Six Triple Eight: All-Black, All-Female Battalion That Defied the Odds
February 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm, ending 2:30 pm
Free with standard museum admission
Join us at the American Heritage Museum on Friday, February 28th, 1:00pm to 2:30pm for an engaging talk by Melodye Whatley on the Six Triple Eight.
During World War II, a groundbreaking unit of African American women in the U.S. Army made history while overcoming racism, sexism, and the challenges of war. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight, was the only all-Black, all-female unit to be deployed overseas during WWII. Their mission was both crucial and daunting: to clear a massive backlog of undelivered mail that had piled up in Europe, delaying vital communication between soldiers and their loved ones.
As the war raged on, the U.S. military faced an overwhelming accumulation of undelivered mail—some estimates put it at over 17 million pieces. Recognizing the importance of morale and communication, the military turned to the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) to tackle the crisis. Under the leadership of Major Charity Adams, the first Black woman commissioned as an officer in the WAC, the Six Triple Eight was formed.
The Six Triple Eight’s story is one of perseverance, excellence, and breaking barriers. Their dedication not only ensured that millions of soldiers received messages from home but also paved the way for future generations of women in the military.
