Golden Wings: A Family’s Aviation Legacy

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Follow the inspiring journey of Robyn Stewart and her family's impact on aviation history. Stay tuned for updates, exclusive content, and join us for the virtual screening event!

09/03/2026

During WWII, breaking the German Enigma code was crucial. Messages began with common letters, so we'd start codes mid-word to obscure meaning. What once took seconds to break manually, computers can now decipher instantly.

09/03/2026

During his time in Berlin, he had free access to different zones. He recalls visiting the British sector where war criminals were held at Spandau Prison.

09/02/2026

After serving from November 1945 to August 1948, this WWII veteran took a train back to Colorado. His family was there to greet him.

09/02/2026

The trip back from Bremen in 1948 took 8 days. Thankfully, no one was shooting, and seasickness wasn't an issue this time. A welcome journey home after service.

09/01/2026

This WWII veteran shares a personal moment: spending a month in Paris with his future wife during his service in Europe.

08/31/2026

Dan Wilmont shares his firsthand account of serving in the Army's 78th Division and 57th Signal Service Battalion, reflecting on his fight for freedom and building the nation's might. Recorded July 30, 2008.

08/31/2026

He volunteered for the potato locker on the way over, ensuring he'd always have good food and get served first. Later, he landed in Le Havre, France, a depot for incoming and outgoing troops.

08/30/2026

After three years, my unit was decommissioned and troops sent home. I was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Battalion, a parade outfit in Washington D.C., marching at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I guess being tall and knowing my left from my right helped.

08/30/2026

Destination: Berlin. The year: 1944. Our transport? Cold boxcars. We chose a stove for heat, but a mishap left us with neither straw nor warmth on Christmas Day.

08/30/2026

Basic training at Camp Roberts, 1944. Certified on the M1 BAR, 60mm and 80mm mortars. Trained for the Pacific, but enlisted for the ETO, a choice that quickly became fortunate.

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