In honor of Veteran’s Day, we have installed a temporary
exhibit with artifacts that have never been displayed before at the museum. We
are honoring the soldiers and pilots who braved the freezing cold weather by
serving in Alaska & the Arctic during World War II.
Photo from L. D. Carlson’s scrapbook, circa 1941-1946.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, only
119,550 of the 16.1 million Americans who served in World War II are still
alive. They are now in their 90s and older.
For the last two years, Delta has partnered to provide a
charter flight for World War II veterans to gather in Normandy, France. In France, they visit memorials, and attend
ceremonies in their honor. Preserving their stories and honoring their service is
a priority for Delta Air Lines & the Delta Flight Museum.
In this new temporary exhibit, you can see cold weather gear
flown by pilots, and watch a slideshow featuring images from L. D. Carlson’s scrapbook.
Carlson was stationed in Edmonton Alberta, Canada, and served as the Superintendent
of Military Cargo Division overseeing employees who dealt with long hours and
extreme low temperatures during World War II.
Photo from L. D. Carlson’s scrapbook, circa 1941-1946.
The exhibit features artifacts & stories representing Delta & its family of airlines including Western, Northwest and Northeast. Come see this new exhibit during open museum hours. Find out when we’re open here.
Nina Thomas
Director of Exhibits