This weekend, Cliff will join other WWII veteran VIPs at the Air Expo, Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, MN. This family-friendly, educational, fascinating event celebrates airplanes and the people who fly them, love them, and are just plain enchanted by the miracle of flight.
The annual Air Expo is presented by Wings of the North—along with many generous sponsors and volunteers—“to preserve and present aviation history.”
Stop by to greet Cliff and his buddies at the 8th Air Force table in the exhibition tent. Ask questions of the vets and listen to their stories. They are the living history of our country. And Cliff will have with him signed copies of his book—both hardcover and paperback.
Cliff is looking forward to participating in the monthly meeting of The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table. The meeting takes place on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Cliff will be one of four Air Corps/Air Force members on a panel.
Last weekend, Americans celebrated Independence Day, a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the kingdom of Great Britain.
Protecting our freedom from tyrannical governments has relied on the sacrifice and valor of generations of service men and women, including those who served in World War II. As people read Cliff Digre’s book Into Life’s School: My World War II Memories, some write to share their thoughts and thanks. Used by permission are comments (below) written by Doris (and Paul) from Cottage Grove, MN, who purchased Cliff’s book at the Minnesota History Center on Memorial Day.
“By the time I finished, I felt I knew your entire crew and cried for those who died….Yes, you are the ‘greatest generation’ for your bravery and heroism in keeping us free. You are all great Americans along with all our brave men who have served in the military in past wars and those serving today….You have had a very full and interesting life!”
The memorial to the 457th Bomb Group stands at the main entrance to the air base near Peterborough, England, on the Great North Road, Highway A1.
On Wednesday, April 29, Cliff will attend the weekly lunch and program of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society and give them a hardcover copy of Into Life’s School for their library. The group meets at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114 West American Boulevard in Bloomington, MN. Their web site is: 8thmn.org
Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington, MN
B-17, Book events, Crew Member, Eighth Air Force, Military life, News | Sue | 
July 16, 2010 11:28 am | 
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