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The Society that keeps the legacy of the U.S.Army Air Forces alive. True living history by professional research, commitment and know how. U.S.

ARMY AIR FORCES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Thanks for stopping by our page. The idea for this page and group started because a few friends with slightly different Air Power interests and impressions realized that there was so much more to the US Army Air Forces in Europe during WWII then just Bomb Groups-which is where most of us started. Since we collectively shared an interest in US WWII Air Power, we decided to expand our impressions to include not only Bomber Crews, but also Fighter Pilots, Medium Bomber Crews, Troop Carrier Crews, and Glider Pilots. We also recognized the need for impressions of the myriad of ground and support personnel that enabled those fliers to fly and who outnumbered them by more than a hundredfold. It was the unsung work of the Staff Personnel, Armorers, Maintenance Teams, Radio Repairman, Firefighters, Truck Drivers, Chaplains, and even MPs who propelled the AAF Groups to become the point of the spear for the World’s most powerful Air Force. So we welcome all AAF impressions, WASPs (Women Air Force Service Pilots) and even the ARC Mobile Service (American Red Cross Ladies) who played an important role for motivating the Airmen and Ground Crews with their Coffee, Doughnuts and ever loving smiles. But we do have a few very basic ground rules, which are common sense and have to do more with appearance then anything else. We look forward to hearing from you and once again thanks again for stopping by and don’t forget to keep checking in. Our Historical Society represents and honors the 381st Bomb Group and its 4 Bomb Squadrons, 532nd, 533th, 534th, 535th
Since FB maps does not know Ridgewell Airfield in Essex, 381st BG, Station 167, we have chosen a nearby location :)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Ridgewell

14/11/2026

The USAAF Historical Society will be present on the Ceremony tomorrow, November 15th, for the unveiling of the Memorial dedicated to the crew of 384th Bombardment Group, 544th Bombardment Squadron.

Read the story of the crashed B-17 Flying Fortress in the comment box.

Today and tomorrow there is an exhibition about this crashed B-17

If you are in the neighbourhood, you are welcome to visit the exhibition and to attend the unveiling of the Memorial 🙏

Brief time schedule:
14/11 7:00 PM Exhibition opening + presentation of the book 'The B-17 of Genoelselderen'
15/11 1:00 PM Reception of guests at the PCM, Nolkensstraat, 3770 Riemst, Belgium
1:45 PM Flyover by a fighter jet
2:00 PM Speeches + unveiling of the monument. Kasteelstraat, Riemst.

Our Duty To Remember Them 🫡

14/11/2026

Need to visit it next year 🫡

11/11/2026

Armistice Day - VeteransArmistice Day - Veterans Day. Even if it is raining Cats & Dogs 🌺🌸🦮🐈🎺🎶🫡 Great to see the civilian participants not scared off by the flood 🌧☔️

🫡 Great to see the civilian participants not scared off by the flood 🌧☔️
Thank you for being there with us, it is Our Duty to Remember Them 🙏 Even if it is raining Cats & Dogs 🌺🌸🦮🐈🎺🎶🙏

Few highlights of today 🫡

11/11/2026

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Today, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force honors the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform, answering the call to serve across generations.

As the new film Jimmy brings the World War II service of James Stewart to the screen, these words from LtCol Rob Riggle, USMC, Ret., offer a fitting reflection on the courage and commitment shared by so many who served.

“Courage, sacrifice, and duty defined Jimmy Stewart and the Greatest Generation. At the height of his career, Jimmy put aside a successful Hollywood career, put on the uniform, and went to war. He, like those he served with in the Mighty Eighth, did not seek recognition, instead they answered our nation’s call when needed. JIMMY brings this legacy to honor not only the families of the Mighty Eighth, but to pass the torch of service and sacrifice to today’s generation.”

— LtCol Rob Riggle, USMC, Ret., co-star of JIMMY

On this Veterans Day, the Museum extends its gratitude to every veteran for a lifetime of service, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation.

To all who have served, thank you.

10/11/2026

Tomorrow, End of WWI November 11th 1918, Armistice Day 🇧🇪-Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Our Annual Rememberance Ceremony in Belgium. Time schedule:
9:00 AM: Gathering (for musicians, re-enactors, supporters, etc.) at the church in Korbeek-Dijle
9:15 AM: Departure by bus to the church in Leefdaal
9:30 AM: Ceremony at the monument by the church in Leefdaal
9:45 AM: Procession departs, featuring a brass band, banners, BeLeKo, the municipal administration, and the Patton Drivers
10:00 AM: Ceremony at the Boskee monument (Boskee, 3061 Leefdaal (Bertem)) - USAAF 8th Air Force 491st Bomb Group, 854th Bomb Squadron
10:35 AM: Departure by bus to Korbeek-Dijle
11:00 AM: Mass at the church in Korbeek-Dijle,
followed by a ceremony at the church in Korbeek-Dijle
Reception at CC Ter Dijle

You Are Welcome to join the Ceremony 🙏

Our Duty to Remember 🫡

low Q pics from last year 2025

09/11/2026

A B-17G crew gathers beneath the nose of their aircraft to review orders before a daylight bombing mission from an English airfield, February 1944.

07/11/2026

Can´t wait to see, Jimmy 🫡

26/10/2026

Well, we had the educative day for the Students on Friday. And on Saturday we continued the WWII AAF education to Young and Old.
Two fantastic but exhausting lovely days 😀😉
Closing off this album.

Have a good week, Friends and Followers of our page 🙏👋

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