From a Grateful Nation: Honoring the American Glider Pilot
Now Open! From A Grateful Nation illustrates the medals and decorations earned by the American World War II Glider Pilots. These decorations represent the courage and commitment of these specially trained aviators as they carried troops and a wide variety of cargo into every major campaign of World War II.
Medals and decorations from the Silent Wings Museum collection illustrate the recognition of a grateful nation for the service of these unique World War II pilots.
Explore the symbolism of the honors proudly worn by the American World War II Glider Pilots throughout this exhibit.
Group tours and presentations about this exhibit are available.
From A Grateful Nation: Honoring the American World War II Glider Pilot is made possible by a grant from the Helen Jones Foundation, Inc.
For more information, please visit our website at www.silentwingsmuseum.com, or call (806) 775-3049.
The Silent Wings Museum is located at 6202 N. I-27 in Lubbock’s old airport terminal.