Silent Wings Museum

SPECIAL EVENTS

Aviation Boot Camps at Silent Wings Museum

Rare Photography Exhibit on Display at the Silent Wings Museum

Buddy Holly Center & Silent Wings Museum to Participate in Blue Star Museums

66th Annual D-Day Commemoration

Date/Time:
June 5, Saturday ~ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 6, Sunday ~ 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Contact:
Joseph Esparza
806-775-3331
jesparza@mylubbock.us

Place:
Silent Wings Museum
6202 N I-27
Lubbock, TX 79403-9710

Fee:
No Charge

On June 6, 1944, allied forces conducted a two phased assault on German occupied France. An air assault of American, British, Canadian and Free French airborne troops landed behind enemy lines to coordinate attacks on German support artillery and supply positions. The attacks would usher in the amphibious landing of Allied infantry and armored divisions on the coast of France. The operation was the largest amphibious invasion of all time.

The Silent Wings Museum will commemorate the 66th Anniversary of D-Day with a two- day event. The Museum will host a reception on Saturday, June 5, with special guest speakers and an unveiling of a new exhibit of selected rare photographs taken by German War Correspondent, Friedrich Wilhelm Jakobsmeier. The event will also feature WWII aircraft displays, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team, the U.S. 1st Infantry Division Living History Group and children’s activities. Refreshments provided. Admission is free of charge.