The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, and the United States Ambassador, Mr. Eric Garcetti, joined together to inaugurate the "Hump WWII Museum" in Pasighat, India, on November 30, 2023. This momentous occasion marked the second museum in Asia dedicated to honoring the fallen airmen of the US forces during World War II, instilling a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by Allied forces. The tranquil landscape of Pasighat sets the ideal site for this tribute to the brave US servicemen who lost their lives during the Hump Operation.
Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to view remnants of aircraft, including rusting wreckage and machine guns, from the 650 planes that crashed or went missing in Arunachal Pradesh during World War II. This serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made in this region and the historical ties between the United States and Arunachal Pradesh.
The museum's theme beautifully reflects the history of the "Hump" air route, which was used by Allied forces to transport people from Assam to Yunnan, China. These daring flights through treacherous terrain earned the pilots the nickname "The Hump," symbolizing their incredible courage. The Hump route traverses various regions, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tibet, Yunnan, and Myanmar, and an estimated 650 aircraft crashed in these areas due to the extreme flying conditions.
The name of the museum itself is a testament to the Hump operation, which remains one of the most remarkable feats in aviation history during the Second World War. It serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and determination displayed by the Allied forces in defending democracy and freedom.
In a heartwarming development, foreign tourists have already started flocking to the newly inaugurated Hump World War II museum, just one day after its opening. This demonstrates the immense interest in and recognition of the importance of preserving history. The museum will honor the fallen heroes of World War II and ensure that their stories are forever etched in our collective memory by serving as a valuable educational tool for younger generations.
MyGov Arunachal extends an invitation to its citizens to express their views on how, in light of our common history, we should keep up our strong international ties and preserve history.
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A significant number of aircraft from these missions disappeared in the remote jungles and mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, never to be recovered. Chief Minister Khandu highlighted that the Hump route spanned across regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tibet, Yunnan (China), and Myanmar, with an estimated 650 aircraft having crashed in these areas due to the severe flying conditions.
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Named 'The Hump WW2 Museum', this institution will be located in Pasighat and will serve as a tribute to the extraordinary Hump Operation. During World War II, the Allied Forces, primarily led by the United States, undertook the challenging task of transporting vital supplies over the treacherous Himalayan terrain. This perilous route became known as 'The Hump' due to the extreme altitudes of the Eastern Himalayas.
Sakthivel 1 year 4 months ago
A museum dedicated to the remnants of aircraft from the Hump Operations during World War II will soon be inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh, said chief minister Pema Khandu.
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GUWAHATI Arunachal Pradesh is all set to open a one-of-a-kind museum called The Hump WW2 Museumin East Siang district’s Pasighat to showcase recovered remnants of US aircraft which crashed in the state while flying supplies to Chinese forces against the Japanese during the war.
WWII remnants
Allied Forces aircraft traversed some 500 miles air route from airbases in Assam to Kunming in China through Arunachal and Myanmar over the Himalayan plateau which came to be known as the “Hump”. Betwe
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We are also taking preventive measures like area domination, regular patrolling to rule out any security-related threats to the VIPs,” the SP added. (PTI)
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Contingents of central armed police forces, state armed reserve police and the India Reserve Battalion have been deployed in addition to the district police for security, law and order and traffic management duties, he said.
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Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the visit of the US ambassador to Pasighat, Superintendent of Police, Sumit Kumar Jha said.
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There are approximately 400 US airmen missing in India, most of whose remains are believed to be located in the Himalayan mountains in Northeast India.
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In 2016, the DPAA had deployed a team to Northeast India for 30 days in search of remains of unaccounted-for US airmen
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According to a US embassy handout in 2017, investigators from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) returned to India that year to continue the search for remains of US personnel missing since World War II.