Flying Fortress 5K - Mighty Eighth Museum presented by Land Rover Hilton Head

Date

Start: Saturday, November 17, 2012 @ 8:30 AM

Address

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
175 Bourne Ave. Pooler, GA

Fees

$25 until Aug. 31, $30 until Nov. 15, $35 Nov. 16-17

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, November 15, 2012 @ 9:00 PM PST

Brief Description

This event is to benefit the restoration of the Museum’s B-17, the

Packet Pick-Up

Fleet Feet Sports Savannah
3405 Waters Ave.
Savannah, GA 31404
Friday November 16 from 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Packet Pick - Up will also be available the morning of the race at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

A Brief History (Part I)

In 2009, The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum welcomed its very own World War II Flying Fortress B-17 Bomber. The plane was transported from a storage hanger at the National Air and Space Museum to its permanent home inside the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum’s Combat Gallery. The Museum named its B-17 bomber “City of Savannah” in honor of one which left Hunter Army Air Field in Savannah and flew bombing missions over Germany in World War II.

II

The “City of Savannah” is in the process of being restored to its wartime configuration. The bomber will remain on display inside the Museum during this restoration process.
Activated in 1942 in Savannah, GA the Eighth Air Force was an important strike element in World War II and remains an active force today.

III

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum honors the Mighty Eighth’s proud legacy by preserving the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present.

Kid's Fun Run

Kiddie Run starts at 8:15am
Kiddie Run is FREE and there is no registration required

Age Groups & Awards

Awards will be given to the top Overall Male and Female, as well as the the Overall Female Master and Male Master. Awards will also be given to the top 3 male and female in each age group below:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

More Information

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