50th Annual 8th AFHS Reunion

The Higgins by Hilton ~ New Orleans, LA
September 25th-29th, 2024

The Registration cut-off date is August 23rd, 2024.
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Perpetuating the Accomplishments and Heritage of the 8th Air Force for Present and Future Generations

Keep 'em Flying Giving Campaign

The Board of Directors of the 8th Air Force Historical Society is continuing its on-going Giving Campaign. Our mission is to keep our administrative functions operational.

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Perpetuating the Accomplishments and Heritage of the 8th Air Force for Present and Future Generations

The 8th Air Force Historical Society was created in 1975 to preserve the legacy of the Mighty Eighth and the part it played in World War II.

Over the years, the Society has become a strong organization with an emphasis on remembering and honoring our comrades who served with distinction: the men who flew, the many thousands of ground crews, and those who worked in the background.

These Veterans, born in the 1920s and before, were members of the greatest air armada of all time. They numbered 350,000 men and women with over 54,000 killed in combat or taken prisoner. Their children and descendants, who are representatives of these Veterans, saw the need to keep the history and experiences of these warriors alive. Their goal is to preserve the Legacy created by their relatives who went before them, not because of the vanity of their accomplishments, but rather for the preservation of Democracy and Civilization, for maintaining the values of honesty and patriotism exhibited by their generation.

Our Magazine

One of the main benefits of membership in the Society is our Magazine, the 8th AF News. We’re proud to be able to present archival issues below:

The AF News

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Research Our Database

Our research database contains information on Bomber, Fighter and Service Groups, their Bases both in England and the United States, Daily Missions and Targets throughout Europe.

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Links

Our Society is one of many organizations across the country that honor and preserve the legacy of the Mighty Eighth. Please visit the websites of our wonderful partners in history.

History

Click here to read to learn more about the history of the 8th Air Force.

Post WWII to Today

Click here to read to learn more about the history of the 8th Air Force after World War II.

About Us

Read here to learn more about who the 8th Air Force is.

The 8th Today

See What the 8th Air Force is up to Today!