ISLE LA MTTE HSTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ISLE LA MOTTE, VT

Boeing B-47E Stratojet "Pride of the Adirondacks" Clyde A. Lewis Park
Plattsburgh, New York

Assigned to Plattsburgh AFB as a member of the 380th Bomb Wing in 1956, "Pride of the Adirondacks" served the US Strategic Air Command (SAC) as a front line long-range nuclear bomber through some of the most volatile years of the Cold War. In addition to a 1957 wing deployment to RAF Brize Norton, this aircraft also stood fully loaded and on high alert during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, ready to deliver a nuclear strike to either the Soviet Union or Cuba if ordered.

"Pride of the Adirondacks" and her crew took part in SAC's 14th Bombing and Navigation competition at Fairchild AFB, Washington in September 1965, returning to Plattsburg Six days later having won top honors among all SAC B-47 units; 'Best B-47 Crew, Bombing', 'Best B-47 Crew, Combined' and 'Best B-47 Unit'. These accolades led to the aircraft being unofficially labeled the "World's Best B-47". Despite her and her crew's impressive performance, less than three weeks after the competition the B-47 began to be phased out of front-line duty in favor of the B-52 Stratofortress throughout the SAC wings and by the start of 1966 the "Pride of the Adirondacks" was deactivated.

Instead of being ferried into storage at Davis-Monthan AFB like many of her fellow wing aircraft, the "Pride of the Adirondacks" was towed to the gate of Plattsburgh AFB in February 1966 and formally dedicated as a memorial to the crews and maintenance men who flew and supported B-47s at the base on March 21st, 1966.
Boeing B-47E Stratojet "Pride of the Adirondacks" Credit: rocbolt

Isle La Motte Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization based in Isle La Motte, Vermont. The society was established in 1972 with the aim of preserving the rich history of Isle La Motte and its surrounding areas. The society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history and heritage of the region with the public.

The Isle La Motte Historical Society Inc is run by a board of directors and volunteers who are passionate about history and are committed to preserving the historical heritage of the area. The society manages a museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that chronicle the history of Isle La Motte and the Lake Champlain region.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the island's geological and natural history, the colonial settlement, the War of 1812, and the island's role in the Civil War. Visitors can also learn about the island's agricultural and maritime history, as well as the history of the Isle La Motte limestone industry.

In addition to the museum, the Isle La Motte Historical Society Inc also offers educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year. The society also maintains a research library that is available to the public by appointment. The Isle La Motte Historical Society Inc is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the Lake Champlain region.

ISLE LA MTTE HSTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ISLE LA MOTTE VT. US MID #8405000193

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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ISLE LA MTTE HSTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 18
ISLE LA MOTTE
VT
05463-0018

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MID # 8405000193
Name ISLE LA MTTE HSTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 036016510
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201308
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.869197, -73.339797
CODES FIPS State Code: 50
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 020100
US Census Block: 2017