On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, killing over 2,300 Americans. The U.S.S. Arizona was destroyed and the U.S.S. Oklahoma capsized.  A total of twelve ships sank or were beached in the attack and many additional vessels were damaged. More than 160 aircraft were destroyed and more than 150 damaged.

The following day President Roosevelt, called December 7th "a date which will live in infamy." Declaring war against Japan, Congress ushered the United States into World War II. Within days, Japan's allies, Germany and Italy, declared war on the United States, and the country began a very long struggle of military campaigns in the Pacific, North Africa, and Europe.

The first stop on the 2012 Wings of Freedom tour will be our 2,209th stop since we started 23 years ago. An absolutely phenomenal effort from people all across the United States to make this possible!

The foundation is always looking for suggestions on how to improve the tour, new stops and help. Volunteering is a lot of fun! We have many materials and recourses that can be utilized to make each and every stop a fantastic living history event.

The national tour is scheduled, confirmed and posted in legs. The tour starts in Florida and over the course of ten months we do a giant zigzag clockwise loop around the U.S., eventually ending in Florida. If you would like to help out when the tour comes to your area wait until the date is posted then contact Hunter Chaney at the Collings Foundation: hchaney@collingsfoundation.org

Your purchase helps support the Collings Foundation - and you get something nice in return! Inventories are still pretty good and we still have time to ship for the holidays.
Click Here for the PX store. Our 2011-2012 Collings Foundation magazine is now in circulation. If you did not receive your copy it should be arriving soon.

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Your contributions and sponsorships are what keep these programs running. We receive no state or government funding. Help keep the legacy alive for generations to come. The expense of operating and restoring historic aircraft for all to see is immense. Your donation is essential in these efforts. Every bit helps! Please renew your membership here.

As of January 31, 2012 our DFC and Plane Sponsor donations levels will increase. DFC level donation will increase to $2,500 and Plane Sponsor donation will increase to $7,000. The Plane Sponsorship levels have not increased since we started the program 25 years ago. We hope that you will take advantage of the existing Plane Sponsor and DFC levels before 1/31/12. *Important to note: currently, you can apply up to $2,500 in past flights toward a Plane Sponsor level of $5,000.

There are many benefits to a Plane Sponsorship: Basic Membership plus lifetime subscription to CF Newsletter, 10% PX discount, honored name on B-17 or B-24 in Plane Sponsor Section. Lifetime between city flight privileges for sponsor and guest, and a personalized A-2 leather flight jacket (very nice).
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COLLINGS FOUNDATION PX STORE
Gifts, books, DVDs and more - for the aviation enthusiast! See our online PX Store. Shopping is very easy and secure. Looking for the ultimate gift for "the person that has everything"? Flight Certificates are a unique and exciting present for anyone. The Wings of Freedom tour visits over 110 cities all over the United States. Once your certificate arrives just check our stop schedule to see when the bombers are near you- then call us to reserve a seat. Check our web site for confirmed schedule and locations). Flight Certificates are a tax deductible donation! We also have a great selection of books, videos, DVD's, T-shirts, polos, toys, calendars, hats and much more.
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