Message-ID: <19BEB046AFC741AD977A75745FEBA3A5@JimLairdPC> From: "Jim Laird" <jimhope@charter.net> Subject: Re: Billy Mitchell question - list serve Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:33:40 -0500
As I understand it, the Billy Mitchell airport in Milwaukee is named
after him. There is a small museum devoted to him on site. At this time
in Wisconsin History, he and several others are important to remember
and honor. He stood up against his higher officers and said what needed
saying.
Jim Laird
Waupun Historical Society
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From: Seymour, Janet I
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Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 9:48 AM
Subject: FW: Billy Mitchell question - list serve
Does anyone have information honoring Billy Mitchell such as a
memorial, park, statue? It seems as if Wisconsin does not honor him as
they should. In Alaska, there is a mountain named after him and a huge
wooden sign in the entrance to the park telling about his being the
forerunner of aviation.
I was reminded of this question again in the Forward in Flight
newsletter where there is a picture of him and his plane with no other
article. Mentioned are pictures of other aviators located in the
Mitchell Gallery of Flight. Where might that gallery be?
Marcella A. Braski, Pres.
Knox Creek Heritage Ctr
Brantwood
From: Marcie [mailto:cen95870@centurytel.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:11 AM
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Subject: Billy Mitchell