November 27, 2023

Happy Heavenly 99th Birthday to Lt. Virgil P. Kirkham, the last recorded American USAAF pilot killed in Europe during WWII

Happy Heavenly 99th Birthday to Lt. Virgil P. Kirkham, the last recorded American USAAF pilot killed in Europe during WWII. It was Lt. Kirkham’s 82nd mission and one that he volunteered to go on. Virgil Kirkham was born in Troutdale, Oregon, a member of the 377th Fighter Squadron, 362nd Fighter group, 9th Air…

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November 30, 2023

Happy Heavenly 99th Birthday to Glynn G. Raby, WWII veteran, liberator of Pilsen and southwest Bohemian and the honorary citizen of Rokycany

Happy Heavenly 99th Birthday to Glynn G. Raby, WWII veteran, liberator of Pilsen and southwest Bohemian and the honorary citizen of Rokycany Glynn passed away this year in June. Lest we forget!

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January 18, 2023

Our friend George Patton Waters turns 82

Our friend George Patton Waters turns 82. Dear Pat, we would like to wish you a Happy Birthday, all the best, happiness and good health.

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December 3, 2023

Major General, pilot of the 312th RAF Czechoslovak fighter squadron and honorary citizen of the city of Pilsen, Antonín Liška, passed away 25 years ago.

Major General, pilot of the 312th Czechoslovak fighter squadron and honorary citizen of the city of Pilsen, Antonín Liška, passed away 25 years ago. He was born on July 14, 1911 in Hromnice near Pilsen. He graduated from the Military Academy in Hranice and the Aviation Department of the Military…

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February 1, 2023

The Convoy of Liberty Pilsen 2023 registration has been launched

The Convoy of Liberty 2023 electronic registration has been launched. This year´s parade is scheduled for Sunday, May 8, with the traditional lining up in Sukova Street.  The following vehicles and equipment can take part in the convoy only: Military-historical vehicles and equipment manufactured until 1945 in the USA, Canada…

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December 20, 2023

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Krásné prožití svátků vánočních a šťastný nový rok! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Joyeux Noël et bonne année! See you at the Liberation Festival Pilsen May 3 – 6, 2024.

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