Oregon Chapter
8th Air Force
Historical Society

Preserving the history of the Mighty 8th

Quarterly Meeting Information

The Next Meeting

Saturday May 11, 2024

Meetings Are Free. Meetings are open to everyone. There is no cost to attend. You do not have to be a member in order to attend a meeting.

Doors open at 10:00 A.M.

Meeting Presentation by Lt Col Terrence G. Popravak, Jr., USAF (Retired)
"The Bloody 100th Bomb Group"

At the May 11, 2024 quarterly meeting, Lt Col Terrence G. Popravak, Jr., USAF (Retired) will give a presentation on the Mighty Eighth's 100th Bomb Group (Square D), the famed “Bloody Hundredth,” which is now featured in the Apple TV+ miniseries “Masters of the Air.”

Come and find out how much of the legend is truth or fiction, and be prepared to either receive or dodge an Idaho Spud Bar depending on the question and answer during the presentation.

Videos

If you would like to study a little bit beforehand, watch “100th Bomb Group: The Story of the REAL Masters of the Air,” by Revealing History, about 12 minutes long, at:

Or, use this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8GShnHc3zw

And try something on the subject from our British friends across the pond: “Why this Bomb Group are getting their own TV show” by the Imperial War Museum, 11 minutes long, at:

Or, use this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIyJ5eQYUk4&t=4s

Podcast

You can also listen on your device to The Mighty Eighth Podcast, Season 1, Episode 7 titled “Masters of the Air – the legendary ‘Bloody’ 100th Bomb Group”45 minutes long, at this page you will find links to Listen on

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts
• Amazon Music

https://mighty8thpodcast.com/episodes/s1e7-the-real-masters-of-the-air/

See you at the briefing!

Meeting Location

Previous Meeting Presentations

August 8, 2023 Presentation: B-29 and F-94 collide between Tualatin and Wilsonville during mission practice.

November 11, 2023 Presentaion: Veterans Salute meeting.

February 02, 2024 Presentation: "Beauty and Duty." speaker, Alice Miller.

Get involved, Join the Mighty 8th!

This non-profit organization is a great way to learn about the 8th Air Force in its role in defeating Germany during World War II.

People interested in learning more about the 8thAF, or to pass on what they know to others concerning the 8th AF contribution and other aviation unit histories that brought victory to the Allies in the European theatre of war (ETO) or other combat theaters, are encouraged to join the Oregon Chapter. Please fill out a membership form at the meeting.

The Oregon Chapter annual dues are $15. In addition, you can join the national organization whose dues are $60. The Oregon chapter publishes the quarterly newsletter "Flight Lines."

There are now only 10 members who flew combat missions during WW II. As an Air combat Veteran's Association we have members from the 15th, 10th, 12th, 8th, and 5th Air Forces, and members who flew combat in the Navy, Marines, and Air Force from WW II, Korea, thru Vietnam.

To join the Oregon Chapter fill out the application form and present it to the treasurer. The form can also be picked up at the meeting.