On Thursday, September 20, 2007, volunteers with the Central Florida WW2 Museum helped
University Village and WEDU, a PBS affiliate, introduce the upcoming Ken Burns World War II
documentary, THE WAR.  

Pictured below are some of the many World War II veterans who came out to enjoy the festivities.
We were fortunate to have had the support of a number of volunteers for this event.  Scott Walby is
shown with his display.  
Additional views.
Dick Deren and his jeep.
Scott Campbell, 2nd Ranger Battalion, Fox Company Re-enacted, and Dick Deren, Motor
Vehicle Preservation Association, greeted guests with authentic WWII jeeps.
THE WAR:  A WEDU Preview Event - September 20, 2007
Visitors were treated to a number of displays with assorted themes.  This young man examines
different flight gear used by B-17 and B-24 bomber personnel.  
A collection of U.S. Marine Corps artifacts and relics from the Pacific Theater.
As always, visitors were met with big smiles.  It is a real pleasure to spend time with the public
and especially with the veterans.  
This table featured signed celebrity portraits from the era recently donated to the Central Florida
World War II Museum.  Some familiar names - Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, the Andrew Sisters.  
Assorted items from the European Theater including artifacts from the British and Canadian Allies.
We were honored to be in the company of Lt. Col. John T. Nelson, USAF (Ret.)  John flew British
Spitfires and P-51's during World War II.  He is shown here discussing one of the many collages
recalling his days as a fighter pilot.  Click Here to read more about his many adventures.
Tim, Luke, Alex and Mike represent the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
A variety of uniforms were represented by our volunteers and staff.  Kim and Melinda, Museum
Directors, representing the Army Nurse Corps and Navy WAVES in front of an Army WAC display.  
Guests were treated to live entertainment including big band era dance routines performed by
members of Swing Time!
What's a World War II event without the Andrew Sisters?  
Our sincere thank you to Evelyn and all the World War II veterans who shared time with us during
this event.  
Shown at left is Evelyn Johnson, a World War II WAC.  She really is Something Kind of Different!
We also thank University Village and WEDU for working so hard to put everything together for the
preview screening of THE WAR.  THE WAR is currently being played on PBS stations around the
country. Check your local PBS listings for show times.  
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