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.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What can be found in war museum?
It has a collection of tanks, armored vehicles, ships and aircraft all from Nigeria or the defunct Republic of Biafra. Almost all tanks and AFLs are Biafran and all aircraft are Nigerian.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What are the functions of war museum?
War Memorial Museums conceptually are public memory sites meant to display military history, war artefacts, and showcase real war efforts and experiences as well as commemorate sacrifices made by fallen heroes.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What are the functions of war museum?
War Memorial Museums conceptually are public memory sites meant to display military history, war artefacts, and showcase real war efforts and experiences as well as commemorate sacrifices made by fallen heroes.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What is the mission of WWII Museum?
The mission of The National WWII Museum is to tell the story of the war that changed the world, why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What is museum conservation?
Museum Conservators manage, treat and document museum objects such as paintings, books, pottery, furniture and clothing. They examine objects through the use of such equipment as x-rays, microscopes, special lights and chemicals. They can then determine the best ways to preserve them.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What are the 5 functions of museum?
These five functions would be as under:-
to collect, to organize or classify), to display, to instruct its audience and to project a sense of the nation.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What are the objects preserved in the museum?
Most conservators specialize in specific classes of materials e.g. paintings, furniture, paper, textiles, metals, ceramics and glass, photographs, archeological or ethnographic objects or natural history specimens.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What steps government can take to preserve monuments and heritage sites?
1.Organise cultural awareness programmes.
2.Promote a curriculum that includes cultural knowledge.
3.Protect and preserve the cultural sites, literature, language and heritage.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What is the conservation method of monuments?
In structural conservation technique, reinforcement work is carried out on foundations, repairs are carried out on walls, ceilings and removal of weeds from the buildings. Protects the monuments from organic and inorganic gases. Helps to eliminate moss, algae, lichens.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago
What precautions should be taken to safeguard the historical monuments?
In order to preserve the historical sites following precautionary measures should be taken. (1) Avoid vandalising or defacing the heritage monuments and sites.
(2) Wall or carving on the trees.
(3) Ancient monuments should not be painted in garish colours.