Allamakee County Veterans Museum to host program on Pan Am Clippers in WWII this Thursday and Saturday

Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m., the Allamakee County Veterans Museum will present a program on the Pan Am Clippers in World War II at its new museum in the former Vet’s Club building located at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon. The program will be repeated Saturday morning, October 29 at 10 a.m.

A video will be shown commemorating the contributions of the former Pan American Air Lines during WWII. Its legendary Pan Am Clipper flying boats, international routes and experienced air crews were vital to the war effort. Just after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, the Clippers and their facilities on the Islands of Midway, Wake and Guam were also attacked.

The public is invited to attend the program. There is no admission or membership charge to attend the program. The facility is handicapped accessible.

The museum is currently open to the public for tours Saturday of each week from 9 am to Noon, and by appointment for groups on weekdays and evenings. Monthly educational programs will also continue to be offered.