MAXIMUM EFFORT TOUR

BY ALAN DAVIS, 2ND GEN, 716TH

Carol and I have been working hard to help Wings of History upgrade their museum for the last 2 years. They have been very receptive to our work. Pictures show our additions to their museum such as WWI Display, Bombsite collection, Turret Memorial, WWII Japanese and German displays with WW II USA (Mainly dedicated to the 449th) in progress. A Women in Aviation exhibit, being reworked, is coming together nicely. The ID model collection has been combined into four new cabinets and relocated for better viewing.

We are hoping to extend the 449th collection into the museum to a greater degree. We mentioned to Denise Riegel (Board Archives) about the website count. Finally, thanks to her input, after all this time we have a 449th tag on the Wings of History website.

We are currently in the top ten attractions for museums locally. Feedback on their website helps accomplish our goal. Soon, the Wings of History will have a video available for showing that will be incorporated into the 449th BG area.

We have a lot of memorabilia to display but, unfortunately, not much room. Please feel free to leave your comments regarding the 449th on the Wings of History website. This is one of the few museums that includes dedication to a WWII Bomb Group.

Attached are photos including the 449th sponsor sign. We initiated the sign concept, built and installed it. The 449th is the first and Rotary Club will be the second with more to follow. Sponsor signs generally are in place for 5 years!! Also, sponsorship is available for special displays which would include the name of the contributor individually or group, etc. displayed on a plaque.

Dan & Carol Livingston

P.S. We fund all displays - WWI, WWII and 449th - at Wings of History.

All cabinets built and installed by Dan and Carol Livingston and assisted by David Livingston 3rd Gen. and Zach Livingston 4th Gen. 449th BGA.

Wings of History Air Museum is located in San Martin, CA.

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