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B-29
Memorial
Great Bend, Kansas
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In
the fall of 1997 the B-29 Memorial Plaza Committee was established
to design and build a memorial to the men and women who
made the B-29 project a success. The concept to build a
memorial came from Bob Kilburn a veteran of the 20th Air
Force. Bob visited the Great Bend Army Air Field in Great
Bend, Kansas and was dismayed to find little reference of
the historic role of the airfield. He inquired about other
B-29 airfields; Smokey Hill, Pratt, and Walker, and found
they also were not recognized. He suggested a sign be placed
at the sites and a plaque be dedicated to the men who gave
their lives for their country. From Bob’s suggestions came
the concept of a memorial.
For more information visit: http://www.barton.cc.ks.us/b29/ |
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anyone has photos of various memorials honoring the veterans
of WWII or the B-29 and would like to share please email
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