It contains, as you might expect, a full sized C47 and numerous other exhibits set in opulent surroundings.
You know, on that last point, once you've seen a few of these sites you start to realise the Americans know quite a bit about visitor attractions, the real visitor experience and how much has to be spent to get their message across. As the number of WW2 veterans and military geeks reduce over time, they seem to be replaced by thousands of tourists seeking a place to go while on holiday and a quick fix of 'history and culture'. They bring loads of dough, which is obvious from the high financial investment put into the old and new sites, and, in away, you shouldn't knock it. It's good for the local economy, and its good for raising standards of provision and general understanding but I do wonder where it will all end. Will we, one day, see Normandy looking like Orlando?
The museum on Utah Beach has had money spent on it but it still retains much of its old style.
A new exhibition hall, (should I say Hanger?) with a full scale B26 aeroplane and truck in it is a good example of something done well without turning it into a theme park ride.
Talking of which, I now turn inland to Dead Man's Corner - my next post.
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