Honor Point Military & Aerospace Museum

11/11/2021

10/01/2021

One of our own!

Remembering Captain John "Wild Bill" Crump (Spokane County, Washington), and "Jeep", the only coyote who flew in combat during WWII. After graduating from high school, Bill joined the USAAF and prepared to fight for his country. One day, during his pilot training, he found a little coyote, which he named "Jeep", and the pair became inseparable. In a world ravaged by war, Bill couldn't wait to go overseas and confront the forces of tyranny...but not without his four-legged friend, so he smuggled Jeep aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth and they both went to England.

The coyote became a formal member of the 356th Fighter Group, had his own dog tags, and accompanied Bill on five combat missions. Sadly, on October 28, 1944, Jeep was run over by a military vehicle at Playford Hall, Ipswich, and died of his injuries. He was buried with full military honours at Playford Hall, where a plaque marks his resting place.

To honour the memory of his faithful friend, Bill decorated his P-51 Mustang (named Jackie) with a portrait of Jeep. He then flew 77 missions, risked his life to liberate Europe, and managed to survive the rest of the war. In 1992, Bill returned to Playford Hall and spent a moment at Jeep's gravesite.
This true American hero passed away in 2008. ✝
Fallen, yet not forgotten! 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
https://fallenyetnotforgotten.com

12/08/2020

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chuck-yeager-u-s-air-force-officer-who-broke-speed-n1250322?cid=sm_npd_ms_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR2nHqL8AyWtv1VMRimjCIwf8NdBPi-ukqMdx1qUnTUHsUhfA-3FIg6DJUg

The history-making pilot helped "set our nation’s dreams soaring into the jet age and the space age," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said.

11/24/2020

This is the America I love!

“On Wednesday in Alabama, a Walker County Sheriff's Office Deputy came across a man walking down the road with an oxygen tank and learned he is a Disabled American Veteran trying to walk/hitchhike from the Jasper area to Huntsville for a Dr. Appointment he was told he could not miss. With no way to get there, he said he started walking. The deputy acted quickly and escorted the Gulf War Veteran to the Cullman County line where a Cullman Sheriff Deputy picked him up. The deputy then transported him to the Morgan County Line where a Morgan County Sheriff Deputy took over and met a Madison County Sheriff Office Deputy in Huntsville who finished the trip and took the man to his appointment. After an overnight stay, we were happy to do it all again today..... in reverse to help get the man back home. We are thankful for our Veterans and were honored to play a small role in supporting this man who gave a great deal for our country!” 🇺🇸 ❤️

Credit: Morgan County Sheriff's Office (Story from 2019)

11/11/2020

Active-duty troops and their families can already visit the sites for free.

11/11/2020

Thank you Ferraro’s for supporting our Veterans! 💗

ALL Veterans!
Enjoy a meal from our Mama's Classic Menu on veterans day on us as a sincere thank you for your service!
No reservations required.
First come. First Serve.

11/06/2020

Today's the day to get your veterans photos/information into us for publication next week. Send us head-and-shoulder photos, name, hometown, branch of service, rank and years served. Email [email protected] today.

There's no cost!