World War II at Fort Fisher This Past Weekend

On October 12, Saturday, Fort Fisher hosted  "World War II Experience Fort Fisher" on the grounds of the fort located in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

During World War II, the U.S. Army once again occupied the old fort as a part of Camp Davis, located a little ways to the north of it.  This was the main training base  for anti-aircraft gunners.  Several of the fort's mounds were torn down to construct an airstrip used by planes towing targets for the gunners.

Most of the planes were piloted by members of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).

All sorts of re-enactors were there with exhibits and visitors were able to learn soldier experiences.

--Old B-Runner