[303rd-Talk] Newcomer with questions

[Gary Moncur]

Hi Gary,
Sounds like you've done a lot of research.  Here's my list of top places 
to visit.  We've done them all:

1- Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah, GA
        That's the best place to get the real history of the 8th AF, see 
the memorabilia and experience a place dedicated solely to the 8th AF.  
It was founded by General Lew Lyle, who was the 303rd BG Commander.   
We've been there three times and are going back this June.  The "Mission 
Experience" makes the hair on your neck stand up and the Memorial Garden 
feels like being in a church.  They have a B-17 they are beginning to 
restore now.

2- Molesworth, England
       Only two original buildings remain on the RAF base now.  RAF 
Molesworth is now the home of the Joint Analytic Center and  access is 
very limited.  A tour can be arranged, but most of what you see is new.  
There are no runways or anything like that.  There are a few old 
buildings from WWII that are off base, but they are on private 
property.  Still, it is a wonderful experience to walk where our 
father's walked 60+ years ago.   Nearby Cambridge American Cemetery 
alone makes the trip worthwhile.   We visited the UK last June.  London 
and Scotland were a delight to visit.
         
3- Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston
       It is a real treat to see the only flying B-17 with 303rd Bomb 
Group Markings.  We're going there for the third time next November for 
their  Fly Day.  The museum was almost wiped out by Hurricane Ike last 
year, but the recovery is going well and they will reopen soon.  
Galveston Island has lots to offer with great food and beaches.  We love 
that place.

Gary


*Gary L. Moncur*
303rd Bomb Group (H) Historian
www.303rdBG.com



Gary Pett wrote:
> 3) If we were to organize a family trip, where would the "top" places be? Molesworth? Galvaston to see the Thunderbird? Any suggestions would be helpful.
>
> Thank you, Gary Pett