He went out for a beer in London, and his life changed forever. Hear about the true story of Gabreski and his fellow airmen known as the Mighty Eighth Airforce, during our VE Weekend Celebrations on National Geographic UK, and join us as we toast the heroes of World War II on Friday at 3pm. | National Geographic UK

In 2026, The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force celebrates our 30th anniversary year. We look forward to celebrating with you by sharing photographs, stories, collections and memories from our last 30 years together. The museum thanks everyone for your support, encouragement, sharing of your family legacies, and so much more. We cannot do this without your help. This museum is your museum. We are here to preserve, protect and share the stories of those who served in the Eighth Air Fo

6.4K views · 81 reactions | Integrating more than 1,000 hours of rare archival footage and photos and the airmen’s own words, Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force takes viewers back to the pivotal moments when the Mighty Eighth shifted the Allies fate in World War II. Watch tonight at 9/8c. | National Geographic TV | Facebook