Silent Wings Museum Honors Spirit of ’45 Day
Lubbock, Texas – Spirit of ’45 Day at the Silent Wings Museum is all about gratitude. Join our Curator for a detailed discussion of the significance of the medals and decorations earned by American Glider Pilots in our latest exhibit, From a Grateful Nation: Honoring the American World War II Glider Pilot, brought to you with the generous support of the Helen Jones Foundation.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1-5pm
Free Admission
The Silent Wings Museum is pleased to offer presentations all afternoon and opportunities to express gratitude for the efforts of citizens of all ages and abilities working on the Home Front. Be sure to add your expressions of gratitude for the contributions of the World War II generation on special panels in the Hangar Gallery.
We honor the men who flew the unique CG-4A gliders in missions behind enemy lines and the home front heroes who made their service possible.
For more information, please contact the Silent Wings Museum at (806) 775-3049 or visit us online at www.silentwingsmuseum.com. Follow the Silent Wings Museum on social media @silentwingsmuseum for more thematic content. The Silent Wings Museum is located at 6202 N. I-27 (Exit 9) in Lubbock’s old airport terminal.
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Programming at the Silent Wings Museum is made possible in part by CH Foundation, The Helen Jones Foundation, Silent Wings Museum Foundation, Inc., Civic Lubbock and the City of Lubbock. For more information please contact the Silent Wings Museum at 806.775.3049 or visit us online at www.silentwingsmuseum.com. The Silent Wings Museum is located at
6202 N. I-27 (Exit 9) in Lubbock’s old airport terminal.