In the original ‘Articles of Incorporation’ from 1986 for the 467th Bombardment Group Association, the ‘Mission Statement’ outlined that it was the purpose of the organization "to perpetuate the Group through memorials, both domestic and foreign”.

The Association has over the years been instrumental in the creation of many memorials to honor, and preserve the legacy, of those who served with the Group during World War II. Some notable examples include the Rackheath memorial, the B-24 sculpture at the US Air Force Academy, the B-24 Model at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth, and the 2nd Air Division Library in Norwich.

The 467th BG was formed, and undertook their phase training before their deployment overseas, at the Army Air Base at Wendover. More than 40 men lost their lives while training there. Much of the air base still exists today. The Historic Wendover Airfield Foundation, now nearly 2 decades old, has selectively restored iconic structures at the field where dozens of heavy bomb groups were finally cleared to go to combat in various theatres of WW II. The 467th BG Association has decided that the "Rackheath Aggies" should be memorialized at the Historic Wendover Airfield. We have already created a kiosk to remember "The Forgotten Crew of Wendover". In addition we are creating display boards highlighting the historical details and significant accomplishments of the Group. At the 2019 467th BG Association reunion in Hartford, CT, the membership unanimously voted to commission a scale replica of one of the 467th's original B-24s to be donated to the museum.




After evaluating a number of potential model makers, the Association has agreed to commission Guillermo Rojas-Bazan to build the scale replica. He has built well over 200 models, primarily in aluminum. Many of his works are displayed at many prominent galleries and museums around the world. The models are so perfect in every detail they can be compared to works of art. For further information about Mr. Rojas-Bazan, please visit his website. https://www.rojasbazan.com/home/index.html




Now begins the fund raising drive. Our goal is $52,000. We are off to a great start with nearly $25,000 raised from private donors . Now we look to you. Today is the time for the membership and friends of the 467th BG Association to once again help preserve the history and legacy of the men that served with the Group.

Your donation of any amount is warmly appreciated and tax deductible. Many employers encourage your donations to non-profit causes, by matching your contribution, sometimes 100% or more. Please keep this in mind as you give. Our formal name is "467th Bombardment Group Heavy Assoc. Ltd.' Our Federal EIN identifier is 39-1592334. Because we are a recognized tax-exempt veterans' organization, all donations, personal or corporate, are fully tax-deductible.

Our ambitious goal is to close the campaign at the end of this year. We would love to host any of our remaining veterans at a Wendover dedication in 2021, which requires us to have funds enough to commit the model maker and give him a full year to focus on our very special scale replica. In our first newsletter of 2020, we hope to announce an on-time completion, with $52,000 (or more) pledged or in hand. Please reach down deep—and appeal to your family members—to pledge or give your contribution no later than December 31st.

Some may want to participate, but need more advance notice to give contribute at their preferred level. Can you commit to a monthly amount now, and have through the end of 2020 to complete your contribution?

We will offer you periodic updates on campaign progress via our fundraising web page, our newsletter, and postings to our Facebook page. Please help us to maintain the excitement and momentum we have at launch, with one third of the amount already pledged. Do not miss the opportunity to meaningfully and permanently recognize 'your veteran' at the operational birthplace of the legendary 467th Bombardment Group.




Credit card payments can be made through the Association’s Paypal account.

Checks can be sent to the Associations Treasurer:
Valerie Corvino
242 Molly Dr.
McMurray, PA. 15317

A bound book to be placed near the memorial will record the names of all donors, whatever the amount donated. All gifts will be acknowledged in the group's newsletter 'POOP from Group'. If you are giving in honor of a living person, or memory of a deceased one, this will also be recorded. In addition, a plaque will be placed with the scale replica noting the historical significance of the aircraft, the model maker, and a list of sponsor level donors.

We have three different “Sponsor” levels:



The Association is excited to present this opportunity. Thanks to you, we can honor our veteran friends and family. Any questions can be directed to our Directors at info@467bg.com