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Welcome to the LORING Air Museum PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 131 CUPP RD, LORING

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SEND DONATIONS TO:

LORING DOG CEMETERY

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

MAIL ALL ITEMS TO

LORING AIR MUSEUM

101 NOYES RD

CARIBOU MAINE 04736

MAKE ALL CHECKS TO LAM

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHECK!

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

PAYPAL AND VENMO WILL NO LONGER BE USED THANKS TO CHANGES BY THOSE TWO VENDORS.

POST EVENT - ALL ITEMS FROM THE OPEN HOUSE WILL BE ON SALE. YOU WILL PAY THE SHIPPING AND COST.

LORING DOG CEMETERY

Loring Sentry Dog Cemtery

Our Military Dog Cemetery as you can see is in bad shape. It was first taken out by a micro burst but this winter has really ruined the rest of it.

We are in the process of getting a fence company to fix it up. We are doing a fundraiser to earn the funds for the fence company to do it or us.

We need your help! We want to continue to honor the dogs of Loring AFB. These dogs were not pets, they were breed to help secure the base and what was held on it.

Here is the link for the new shirt for that campaign. The shirts are only running for

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/sentry-dog-cemetary?share=411684674622969&fbclid=IwAR3fxRK_4CZ6RfO3gK8o61q9J-5O0dRZEsa3uma9DqO3Ta1jU9RDJuw2YdE

WINTER HOURS

LORING DOG CEMETERY

Bringing home parts of a hero

WINTER IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

REMINDER FOR WINTER IS IT IS COLD IN THERE, BE READY AND WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING.

WE ARE OPENING FOR THE SEASON THE

WEEKEND OF JUNE 1 AND 2, 2024.

SUMMER HOURS ARE NOW BY WEEKENDS

SATURDAY 11-3

SUNDAYS 12-3

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

STORE HAS NO ATM OR TAKE CARDS, CASH ONLY OR CHECK.

. Call Cuppy Johndro for appointment if on a weekday. Remember it is only if we can get the help to open up.

Try and plan a weekend trip if you can.

207-551-3439.

Bringing home parts of a hero

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

Bringing home parts of a hero

Major Charles J. Loring Jr. Airplane Parts recovered and are now in Maine

the unveiling of what has been a yearlong project between 2 men in Belgium

and the Loring Air Museums Secretary Cuppy Johndro. On Saturday October 21,

2023, at 2pm at the Major Charles J. Loring Jr. Memorial Park in the Promenade

area in Portland, Maine.

The box was shipped by the 2 men Bernard Collard, and Helmut Bruls who

recovered the pieces of the aircraft in Rocherath-Krinkelt, Belgium. The recovery

was based on information 78 years later from one of the men’s father who

was 11 years old at the time of the accident.

These pieces will finally bring a piece of Major Loring back to Maine, and help

bring his story that much closer to the family and to the Museum that bears his

name. The parts will later be on display at the Loring Air Museum, located at 161

Cupp Road, on Loring.

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

OUR CENTER DOES NOT KEEP RECORDS ON PEOPLE THAT SERVED AT LORING AFB.

WE DO NOT KNOW WHO SERVED WHAT YEARS, AND WE HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING THAT. 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.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

INTERESTED IN A LIFE MEMBERSHIP

YOU CAN DO THAT BY CONTACTING US AND PAYING $100.

YOU WILL GET YOUR NAME ON A PLAQUE AT THE MUSEUM, EMAILS AND YOUR NAME LISTED HERE.

YOUR MONEY FOR BEING A LIFE MEMBER GOES TOWARD NEW DISPLAYS, PRODUCTS, BILLS, HEAT, ELECTRIC AND MORE.

SUPPORT OUR ENDEAVORS AND HAVE YOUR NAME PUT ON OUR BOARD TODAY!

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS.

SPONSORS HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOALS, AND WE ARE THANKFUL TO THEM FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND.

IF YOUR INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR, MAIL A CHECK TO LORING AIR MUSEUM 101 NOYES RD, CARIBOU MAINE 04736.

BE SURE TO PUT SPONSORSHIP ON THE CHECK.

CALL IF YOU NEED ANYMORE INFORMATION 207-551-3439

DIAMOND SPONSORS: $2,000

Limstone Reunion Classes of 1972, 73 and 74

PLATINUM SPONSORS: $1,000

GOLD: $500.

SILVER: $250.

BRONZE SPONSORS: $100.

Come Join us as a Sponsor.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

BRONZE-$100

SILVER- $250

GOLD-$500

PLATINUM-$1000

DIAMOND-$2000

WE WILL FILL OUT THE FORM FOR YOU!

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE THAT STEP UP TO SPONSOR US. MORE SPONSORS ARE BEING ADDED EVERY DAY!

Discover LORING MILITARY HERITAGE CENTER Museum

LORING AIR MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE FOR OCTOBER 21, 2023

CONTACT: Cuppy Johndro

207-551-3439

Major Charles J. Loring Jr. airplane parts recovered and are now in Maine

the unveiling of what has been a yearlong project between 2 men in Belgium

and the Loring Air Museums Secretary Cuppy Johndro. On Saturday October 21,

2023, at 2pm at the Major Charles J. Loring Jr. Memorial Park in the Promenade

area in Portland, Maine.

Major Loring was born in Portland, Maine and attended Cheverus High School. He

enlisted in the United States Army and was quickly selected to train as a pilot and

later transferred to the United States Air Force.

Major Loring served honorably in both WWII and the Korean Conflict as a pilot.

Major Loring was shot down in Belgium in his P-47 on December 24, 1944, and

was taken prisoner of war, and held in a German POW Camp specific to

airplane pilots in the military. He was later liberated on May 8, 1945.

Major Loring later served in Korea where he bravely nose-dived his aircraft on

November 22, 1952, into an anti-aircraft battery after his aircraft was hit and was

not going to make it safely back. Major Loring and his co-pilot were killed

instantly. For this heroic act, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor

on May 5, 1954, posthumously. On October 1, 1954, the base was redesignated as

Loring A.F.B. in his honor.

Saturday’s event in honor of Major Loring, will be an event bringing together the

family of Major Loring along with members of the Loring Air Museum in

Limestone, and being held on the site dedicated to Major Loring in his hometown.

The box was shipped by the 2 men Bernard Collard, and Helmut Bruls who

recovered the pieces of the aircraft in Rocherath-Krinkelt, Belgium. The recovery

was based on information 78 years later from one of them men’s father who

was 11 years old at the time of the accident.

These pieces will finally bring a piece of Major Loring back to Maine, and help

bring his story that much closer to the family and to the Museum that bears his

name. The parts will later be on display at the Loring Air Museum, located at 161

Cupp Road, on Loring.

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B52 LANDING ON THE LORING RUNWAY

THANK YOU TO THE BARKSDALE AFB ACTIVE AND RESERVE GUYS COMING TO TOUCH DOWN A BUFF! WE TOTALLY APPRECIATE YOU!!

LORING DANCE ON THE FLIGHTLINE

BOYZ GONE WILD PLAYED AND WE ALL HAD A GREAT TIME!! ONE OF A KIND DANCE HELD IN FRONT OF THE NOSE OF THE B52. WHAT A BACKDROP FOR A BAND TO PLAY TO!! THANKS TO RIVERS EDGE VARIETY FOR BEING OUR BBQ AND BAR FOR THE EVENING!!

B52 FLYING OVER BY THE 69TH BOMB SQUADRON, MINOT AFB

FLY OVER HAPPENED AT LORING ON FRIDAY AND WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!! WAS A NICE CROWD THAT TURNED OUT FOR IT!

FULL DAY OF EVENTS ON SATRUDAY

WE HAD TOURS, FOOD, CRAFTS, USAF RECRUITER ON SITE, FOREST SERVICE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, WARDEN SERVICE AND MUCH MORE. THE TURN OUT WAS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS.

KC135 TO TAKE TO THE SKIES AT LORING ON SATURDAY AT 2PM

A KC135 FROM THE MAINE AIR NATIONAL GUARD WAS ON HAND TO FLY OVER AND SHOW OFF. FOLLOWED BY THE FOREST SERVICE WATER DROP ON THE RUNWAY. BOTH WERE A GREAT SUCESS AND TALKED ABOUT FOR MONTHS!

DINNER DANCE AT CARIBOU INN AND CONVENTION CENTER. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE THAT ATTENDED.

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TOURS WERE DONE BY BUS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

THANKS TO MR. JIM ALWARD FOR DOING THE TOURS AROUND THE BASE. THOSE THAT ATTENDED HAD A GREAT TIME. JIM GAVE GREAT COMMENTARY AND MANY WERE MORE INFORMED THEN BEFORE THEY HAD LEFT.

DRIVING TOUR AND CARAVAN TO WEAPONS STORAGE AREA.

SUNDAY THEY DROVE TO THE WEAPONS AREA. MEET UP WAS AT THE MUSEUM AT 1115AM. TOUR LEAD BY JC. GARBINSKI, AUTHOR OF NORTH RIVER DEPOT. THE LINE OF CARS WAS INCREDIBLE AND MR. GARBINSKI ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTIONS AND MORE. VIDEO OF THE TOUR IS ONLINE AT: BE SURE TO SHARE THAT LINK WITH THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW IT. THANKS JC!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFCqQroAGg

PRESENTATION BY PETER NODDIN

PETER NODDIN DID A PRESENTATION IN THE GARAGE AREA AT THE MUSEUM ABOUT ONE OF THE ACCIDENTS AT LORING. PETER IS A AN AIRPLANE ARCHEOLOGIST AND HE HAD A FULL HOUSE BACK THERE. EVERYONE WAS THRILLED WITH HIS PRESENTATION. THANK YOU PETER!

SCAVENGER HUNT FOR THE WEEKEND

A SCAVENGER HUNT WAS HELD AT THE BASE WITH AN ENTRY FEE OF $20. THOSE THAT WENT SEARCHING FOR THE CLUES SAID IT WAS A GOOD HUNT, AND TOOK THEM IN MANY AREAS AND NONE WERE INSIDE THE BUILDINGS. MR. RON READY WON THE HUNT WITH HIS FAMILY!! WAY TO GO SIR!

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., 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 till we were able to secure what was the bank at Loring AFB. Prior to us being it, it was a beauty salon. We would have to gut the building and when we did that it 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 time 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. Its 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 OCTOBER 2

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

Welcome to the LORING Air Museum PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 131 CUPP RD, LORING

Welcome to the LORING Air Museum PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 131 CUPP RD, LORING

COME GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SWAG. FOR YOUR SPECIAL PERSON!

DECEMBER 9, 10-2PM

THE LORING LIMELITE. SPECIAL EDITION. $10.

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SEND DONATIONS TO:

LORING DOG CEMETERY

LORING DOG CEMETERY

LORING DOG CEMETERY

LORING DOG CEMETERY

LORING DOG CEMETERY

WINTER HOURS

LORING DOG CEMETERY

Bringing home parts of a hero

Bringing home parts of a hero

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

Bringing home parts of a hero

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

FYI IF YOUR LOOKING FOR MILITARY RECORDS

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS.

SPONSORS HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOALS, AND WE ARE THANKFUL TO THEM FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND.

Come Join us as a Sponsor.

Discover LORING MILITARY HERITAGE CENTER Museum

LORING AIR MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE FOR OCTOBER 21, 2023

A B52 HAS LANDED AT LORING ON 8/11/2022. THANK YOU TO BARKSDALE AFB!!! MOOSE 42 IS HERE! THE AWAKENED GIANT!

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B52 LANDING ON THE LORING RUNWAY

LORING DANCE ON THE FLIGHTLINE

B52 FLYING OVER BY THE 69TH BOMB SQUADRON, MINOT AFB

FULL DAY OF EVENTS ON SATRUDAY

KC135 TO TAKE TO THE SKIES AT LORING ON SATURDAY AT 2PM

DINNER DANCE AT CARIBOU INN AND CONVENTION CENTER. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE THAT ATTENDED.

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TOURS WERE DONE BY BUS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

DRIVING TOUR AND CARAVAN TO WEAPONS STORAGE AREA.

PRESENTATION BY PETER NODDIN

SCAVENGER HUNT FOR THE WEEKEND

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 OCTOBER 2

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