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New Orleans, LA, 09-17-2016
The 449th Bomb Group conducted 254 missions in central and eastern Europe between January 8, 1943 and April 26, 1945. During this time the 449th lost 135 aircraft, had 393 crew members killed in action, 359 crew members were shot down and captured (POW), and 186 crew members were shot down but evaded capture until they reached friendly territory. The survivors are currently celebrating their reunion in New Orleans. The PGR has been given the privilege of welcoming these heroes to the WWII Museum this Saturday at 5:45 PM.
PRIMARY STAGING INFO – 09-17-2016:
Location:
National WWII Museum
935 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
Staging Time: 5:15 P.M.
Special Instructions:
We will assemble at the WWII Museum and present a flag line for these veterans to walk through when entering the museum.
RCIC:
Roland Sanchez
rolandlydia@bellsouth.net
Flags will be provided.
Large bike flags will NOT be needed.
Weather: High in the mid 80″s with 90% chance of rain