The Friends Journal is the quarterly publication of the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. (AFMF), and is a donor benefit. This issue commemorates the 30th anniversary of operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm from August 1990 to February 1991 with six stories written by participants. In this preview youâll read about an AF Reserve C-130 Group mobilized for both operations. In addition, this issue contains an article comparing the two USAAF heavy bombers flown over Europe during World War II â the B-24 Liberator and the B-17 Flying Fortress. If you are interested in receiving the Journal in its entirety, consider joining the AFMF â visit afmuseum.com/friendsprogram, call 937.656.9607, or email friends@afmuseum.com. The mission of the AFMF is to raise funds and awareness to support the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
