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131 Cupp Rd Limestone, ME 04750 MAIL: PO Box 326 Caribou, ME 04736

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DO NOT MAIL ANYTHING TO THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF THE MUSUEM.

MAIL ALL ITEMS TO:

LORING AIR MUSEUM

P.O. BOX 326

CARIBOU, ME 04736

MAKE ALL CHECKS TO LORING AIR MUSEUM

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHECK!

We have no ATM on site so we are strictly cash or check. Come prepared for that please. Nearest ATM is Caribou or Limestone.

PAYPAL AND VENMO WILL NO LONGER BE USED.

WINTER/SUMMER HOURS

SUMMER HOURS ARE:

SATURDAY 11-3

SUNDAYS 12-3

Please understand we are only open if we have a volunteer available.

WEEKDAYS ARE ONLY IF A VOLUNTEER IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE CAN NOT ALWAYS LET YOU IN. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

WE ARE CLOSED MID OCTOBER UNTIL LATE MAY. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY FOR YOUR VISITS. WE DO NOT WANT YOU TO MISS OUT.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

THE MUSEUM DOES NOT KEEP RECORDS ON PEOPLE THAT SERVED AT LORING AFB.

WE HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHO SERVED AT LORING OR WHEN THEY SERVED. THE USAF HAS THAT IN RECORDS, BUT YOU WOULD HAVE TO SUBMIT FOR EACH PERSON'S RECORDS AND HAVE A REASON TO USE THEM.

SORRY WE CAN'T HELP YOU TRACK DOWN PEOPLE NOR DO WE KNOW WHO FATHERED WHAT CHILD AND WHERE THEY LIVED. SORRY, BUT WE WISH YOU LUCK IN TRACKING

DOWN YOUR BIRTH PARENT.

IF YOU NEED RECORDS, TRY THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RECORDS IN ST. LOUIS MISSOURI.

About Us

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT

Loring veterans
Loring memories
Preserving history
Sharing stories
Teaching the youth
Sharing our history
Giving tours to schools
LOVING OUR HERITAGE

our museum welcomes you back.

Loring is a place near and dear to our hearts. Many loved Loring and loved the times they had and shared at Loring. It was a city within itself. A place were people made life long friends, where they lived and worked, cried and laughed. It was also a place people hated due to its extreme temperatures, the northern tier area in which it was housed and because it was so rural. This reason made Loring that much better due to its outdoor activities and the snow. It really depended on who you were and your lifestyle. That truly was what determined whether you loved Loring AFB, or hated it.

But ultimately, Loring is a place that even today, draws people back from all across America. They come to share it with their family, their friends and to reminisce on what was once the height of their lives and careers. Cold or not, frozen or eaten by bugs, we loved Loring!

WELCOME BACK TO LORING A.F.B. IN MAINE. ENJOY OUR PAGE.

A Loring Veteran

"Loring relics and the remains of Loring, stand as a constant reminder of what the world once endured and the constant need for vigilance always. Having people on stand by waiting on the world to see what the next operation, or war was a thankless job. Never knowing, if the next klaxton alert would be for an exercise, or for a real world operational mission, kept us on our "A" game."

"Loring proved that it was possible to scramble fighters, or bombers, and have ready re-fuelers, pilots and crews within reach at a moments notice. Loring was a city, within a city. A hospital, BX, commissary, bowling alleys and so much more. This is one of the reasons that our Center is in existence.

When military people share a common bond, a camaraderie like no other, we tend to be a tight knit group, that backs each other up, and come together for the mission, for each other and for our families.

"Families at Loring lived side by side in very close proximity, and shared their lives together.

Many became friends for years some a lifetime. Kids grew up together and were military brats together. They played together and were on sports teams, they had the youth center and teen center to enjoy and the countless activities both on Loring and in the local area."

"This is some of the reasons I am so proud to have lived, worked, and served at Loring AFB. I am proud of the legacy we left, the time we shared and the gift of life long friends. Since we have moved back, I've been proud to be part of The Loring Military Heritage Center. I love to hear the stories, and see the look on faces of a family when they see their family members staring back at them in a book or photo, or just to see their name in a book, or flier.

"I've seen old veterans breakdown at the sight of themselves at 19 or 20 in a photo. I've seen children say that is the biggest smile my Dad ever wore. It is a very emotional and very moving experience. The tears shed are of pride, honor and of what their lives were.

Thank you for sharing your stories and lives with all of us, it is our pleasure to serve you"

Cuppy Johndro, Loring Veteran 1987-1991, Loring wife 1991-1994

A Loring Veteran

My wife & I went in 2014--on a Sunday in September---Bill Ossenfort came from his home to let us in. This is me waiting at the door --looking in. When we went inside it was pretty emotional for me because i hadn't been back to Loring in 44 years. I was stationed there for 4 years--1969-1973. Bill told us the Klaxon had just been wired up that week. Bill set it off while i was looking at the bomber area articles collected over time. Damned if i wasn't back on Bomber Alert in 1972!!! All I could think about were the people & friends I made // worked for//room mates . The best time of my life---if I could only turn the clock back. We were both Mainers--born there--moved 2 years ago. I miss Loring.

Roger Lamontagne

A flood of emotions and memories! Things you look at bring back memories you had forgotten for years 1976 -1980 E/C animals

Les Severance

My wife and I visited in August of 2020. I had a flood of emotions walking through the door. The memories of times and places and the people came rushing back, our mission and dedication to that and the brotherhood it created!! I was overwhelmed with how small the building is, but how many displays where there! When we walked out my wife looked at me and said “ I had no idea what you have gone thru all those years ago! It is a must see place

John Repula

My first thoughts were, and still are, thank you all for your service.

Jim Alward

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OUr Museum history - how we came to be

A small group of volunteers came together to start what was known at the Loring Military Heritage Center. The sole purpose was to build a place to maintain the many artifacts that were being collected and the ones we knew would find a home with us. To preserve the history of this once great and historic base.

We met at the Wildlife Refuge at first until we were able to secure what was the bank at Loring AFB. Prior to us being there, it was a beauty salon. We would have to gut the building and that took a lot of time and effort. A crew was needed to gut it and add what is now the partitions that separate the areas and give us more wall space.

We had some that were good at one thing, while others were good at another. We voted in officers and we met monthly. We worked several times a week with a good amount of people most nights to get the work done. Several were already beginning the work of labeling and numbering the incoming display items.

As time went on, we needed more space and the need for an addition was necessary. We got grants and were able to put up a wonderfully large garage and showroom with a breeze way that helped connect the two for winter. This came along well too but the ground work and the cement sat over the winter due to winter emerging quickly that year.

As spring and summer came, we were able to put up the walls, and trusses and close it in. Then the real work of putting up the inner walls and displays began. Over time, we have been able to move things around to better display items. We never turn down items and many will say, “if you have it, raffle off mine to make money for the museum for fuel or bills.”

We are very fortunate to have the following we have because if we did not, we would not survive. We started in the early days of flipping burgers and selling hot dogs to meet our needs. We also did a yearly Brownie ala Mode sale that went well for many years. As time went on, we were able to find ways to support our museum through what we call SWAG: items for sale that people were interested in or looking for. Hats, Tee Shirts, mugs, license plates, signs and more. It is this that has put us where we are today. It is the constant Open houses and the sales that keep our doors open. We are grateful for the help and the wonderful support.

BRINGING HOME A PIECE OF MAJOR CHARLES J. LORING'S WWII PLAN

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

THE DISCOVERED PIECES

The plate from the P-47

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

THE PLATE

MAJOR LORING's AIRCRAFT

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

MAJOR LORING's AIRCRAFT

HIS AIRCRAFT - P-47D

131 Cupp Rd Limestone, ME 04750 MAIL: PO Box 326 Caribou, ME 04736

131 Cupp Rd Limestone, ME 04750 MAIL: PO Box 326 Caribou, ME 04736

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WINTER/SUMMER HOURS

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

About Us

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT

our museum welcomes you back.

A Loring Veteran

A Loring Veteran

Loring Museum History

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OUr Museum history - how we came to be

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BRINGING HOME A PIECE OF MAJOR CHARLES J. LORING'S WWII PLAN

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

The plate from the P-47

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

MAJOR LORING's AIRCRAFT

Bernard Collard (left) and Helmut Bruls during their excavations with a sample of parts found. Photo courtesy Mr. Bruls and Collard

MAJOR LORING's AIRCRAFT