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.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
The mountains of Arunachal often get unpredictable weather, making it difficult for planes and choppers to fly even now.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
museum dedicated to the remnants of aircraft from the Hump Operations during World War II will soon be inaugurated in Arunachal Pradeshsaid chief minister Pema Khandu.
Named'The Hump WW2 Museumthis 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 Statesundertook the challenging task of transporting vital supplies over the treacherous Himalayan terrain This perilous
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
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.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
The Hump route traverses regions of Arunachal, Assam, Tibet, Yunnan (China) and Myanmar, and it is estimated that nearly 650 aircraft crashed in these areas during World War II due to the extreme flying conditions.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
During World War II, the Allied forces led by the United States flew supplies over the Himalayas. The route was known as ‘The Hump’ because of the altitude of the eastern Himalayas. Many of their aircraft went missing in Arunachal and were never found in the remote jungles and mountains.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
In which Indian state was the Hump WWII museum inaugurated to honor the fallen airmen of the Allied forces during World War II?
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh is all set to open a one-of-a-kind museum called ‘The Hump WW2 Museum’ in 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.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
unique museum showcasing remnants of an aircraft that crashed in Arunachal Pradesh during World War II will be inaugurated in the state by US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti today inaugurated 'The Hump WWII Museum', the 2nd museum in Asia dedicated to the fallen airmen of the Allied Forces during the WWII at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.
sakthivel 1 year 5 months ago
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.