Aviation museum opens exhibit honoring Marine Corps history
January 19, 2012, 05:16 pm
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps aviation department with a new exhibit highlighting the history of aviation in the military.
The exhibit Fly Marines features 91 pieces of art from the Marine Corps Art Program including recruitment posters and aviation-themed paintings. Two portraits depict John Glenn as a young Mercury astronaut and as part of a space shuttle crew. The exhibit also displays combat scenes from World War I through the Afghanistan war and showcases tools and uniforms worn by the aviation crews, The Associated Press reported.
In addition, the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame recently inducted six new members who will receive the coveted President's Award for their honorary service. East Bay Rhode Island reported Michael Gold, a former B-17 navigator with the 447th Bombardment Group, will receive the President's Award. Gold's plane was shot down by German fighters during his fourth combat mission, and two crew members were killed in the incident.
Gold was also taken as a prisoner of war by the Nazis and faced many trials as he is of Jewish decent. His experiences in the camp led to post traumatic stress, which Gold has battled since. The award recognizes Gold's bravery and service to his country, the source reported.
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