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27 March 2024

Educating Younger Generations

The mission of the 306th Bomb Group Historical Association is to Remember, Honor, and Educate: to remember the air war over Europe – to honor the men who fought it – to education younger generations.

We do a good job of the first two, but the third one is very challenging as World War II fads in people’s memories; especially younger generations who are occupied by the their cell phones, video games, and social media,

This short 3 minute 50 second animated video entitled “US B-17 Bomber Crewman World War II” is a great way to introduce the air war over Europe to children and grand children. It does an excellent job of explaining what flying combat missions entailed and does so in an entertaining way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oYj1H2UY5A