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About this trip
"Rosie Takes Flight" - Georgia WWII Trail - 63rd Flight Training Museum - Brooks Aircraft Restoration Center
Join us as we journey to the 63rd Army Air Corps Flight Training Museum in Douglas, Georgia where it all began for Lt. Colonel Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal. Along with thousands of other junior airmen, Lt. Colonel Rosenthal took his primary flight training instruction at this historic airfield in 1942.
This exclusive one-day tour offering will explore the amazing life of Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal, famed WWII Eighth Air Force- 100th Bomb Group legend who was heavily featured in the critically acclaimed Apple TV +, mini-series, Masters of the Air. "Rosie" Rosenthal was portrayed by the American actor, Nate Mann.
Join "Rosie" Rosenthal's son, Dan Rosenthal on this immersive journey to celebrate the life of one of the Eighth Air Force's most enduring heroes. Dan will give a private lecture (8:30 am - Saturday, June 22, 2024) about his father at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.. This will be an exclusive lecture for tour participants.
Thousands of other fledgling airmen, including 2nd Lt. Rosenthal, took to the skies over Georgia in the Boeing-Stearman PT-17 "Kaydet" biplanes during their first phase of U.S. Army Air Corps flight training.
Buses will depart the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force at 9:30 am and journey to Douglas, GA (2:45 minute drive). Upon arrival, we will have a fabulous buffet lunch at the beautiful, Hardware House, Douglas Georgia.
We will then enjoy a private tour of the 63rd Army Air Corps Flight Training Museum followed by an exclusive opportunity to see the restoration progress on the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, "Liberty Belle," at the Brooks Aircraft Restoration Hangar.
Our bus will return to Pooler, GA to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force that afternoon with an expected arrival time of approximately 5:30 pm.
What’s included
- Museum Rosenthal LectureExclusive lecture by Dan Rosenthal, son of Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8:30am.
- TransportationDeluxe safe, modern, air conditioned 50 seat motor coach (with bathroom facilities).
- LunchLunch at the Hardware House, Douglas, GA - Includes non-alcoholic beverages.
- VIP AdmissionsVIP Admissions to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and the Douglas 63rd Army Air Corps Flight Training Museum.
- Onboard beveragesBeverages will be provided during the journey to Douglas, Georgia and return.
- GratuitiesAll gratuities.
- Buffet BreakfastA buffet breakfast will be served at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force for tour participants on Saturday, June 22, 2024 beginning at 8:00am.
Available Packages
Price includes deluxe transportation aboard a modern, safe, air conditioned motor coach from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Douglas, Georgia and return that afternoon with a professional dedicated driver.
Lunch at the Blueberry Mansion, with non-alcoholic beverages included (alcohol is available for individual purchase).
VIP Admission fees to the Museum (National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and 63rd Army Air Corps Flight Training Museum).
Dedicated Tour Leader.
On board beverages aboard the motor coach during the journey.
Itinerary
The Life of Lt. Colonel Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal / 63rd Army Air Corps Flight Training Museum / Brooks Aircraft Restoration Center - Douglas, Georgia.
Join us on this fascinating one-day excursion that examines the life of Lt. Colonel Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal who flew with the famed 100th Bomb Group during WWII.
Lt. Colonel Rosenthal was prominently featured in the Apple TV Mini-Series, Masters of the Air by the American actor, Nate Mann.
Lt. Colonel Rosenthal's son, Dan Rosenthal, will present an exclusive lecture for our tour participants at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force at 8:30 am. Dan will speak to our group about his father's life, his primary flight training in Douglas, GA, his service in the Eighth Air Force during WWII, and his tenure as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials in 1946.
Breakfast will be provided for tour participants beginning at 8:00 am.
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Douglas, Georgia - 63rd Army Air Corps WWII Flight Training Museum
The tour bus will depart the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force at 9:30 am for Douglas, Georgia. Tour participants will be served lunch at the Hardware House, Douglas, Ga. for lunch before continuing on to the 63rd Army Air Corps Flight Training Museum where Lt. Colonel Rosenthal took his primary flight training in 1942. The tour also includes an exclusive tour of the Brooks Aircraft Restoration Hangar to see the progress being made on the restoration of the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, "Liberty Belle" to flying status.
The tour bus will return to Pooler, GA and the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force that afternoon for an expected arrival time of 5:30pm.
Tour participants are welcome to park their vehicles at the Museum, free of charge.
Visitors arriving from out of town are welcome to take advantage of a special group rate at the nearby Embassy Suites Hotel - 145 W Mulberry Blvd, Savannah, GA 31407. A special group rate of $139.00 plus tax and includes a full hot breakfast buffet and complimentary Manager's Happy Hour.
Reservations can be made at:
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SAVAPES&corporateCode=3253810