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8th Air Force Headquarters Burns To The Ground!
Posted by Rob Mears on Tue Mar 12, 2002 02:16:31 PM
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This morning the headquarters for the 8th Air Force Bomber Command burnt to the ground. Their headquarters was located at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana. The fire apparently started in the command center on the upper level (3rd floor) of the facility. This area of the building is manned 24 hours a day so no doubt the source of the fire will be determined.
I got the information just minutes ago from my (ex)girlfriend who is active with the 93rd Bomb Squadron. Their HQ is directly across the street from the 8th. It looks like quite a few artifacts, photos, and other historical items belonging to the 8th Air Force have been destroyed :( I'll try to find out more information as things come to light.
Rob
Follow Ups:
- I got Wade Meyers to check on this... - Lynn sounding a hopeful note Tue Mar 12, 2002 05:24:38 PM