2009 - Silver Anniversary of 49th FS Plaque

Observed at the Air Force Academy

In July, 1984, A plaque was presented, and dedicated to all of those warriors of the 49th Fighter Squadron who gave their lives in defense of liberty. Their heroic sacrifices in World War II will never be forgotten, as is attested to by the sentiments inscribed on the plaque.

In the more than a quarter of a century that has passed since that plaque was placed, we have not for a minute forgotten them or their deeds.

A tradition has grown up around the memorial, as each year a member of our 49th Fighter Squadron Association presents a floral tribute at that place of honor, and collectively, we all remember those who have broken earth's bonds and are now flying with Billy Mitchell.

Many of today's Association members never knew those World War II warriors, but we are, nonetheless, all bound by devotion to country and squadron. We continue to keep faith and shall never forget them.

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49th FIGHTER SQUADRON

14th FIGHTER GROUP (TE)

ENGLAND 1942

NORTH AFRICA 1942-1943

SICILY 1943

CORSICA 1944

ITALY 1943-1945

THIS PLAQUE IS PLACED HERE IN HONOR OF OUR COMRADES, AS AN EVERLASTING TRIBUTE TO THEIR HEROIC SACRIFICES

4 July 1984

The 49th Fighter Squadron Association

Falcons Bring Home Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

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