Stained Glass Windows
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Details:
Inside the crypt of the memorial. The crypt is only open on Memorial Day and V-Day, otherwise could be opened sometimes upon special request. Some of the windows can be seen through the vault doors. Commemorative Object Thirteen stained-glass windows depicting various battles these pilots flew in give light to the Crypt.
Monument Text:
Pro Libertate
L'aigle americain entoure d'avions arrive au secours de la France
English Translation:
For Liberty
The American Eagle aircraft comes around to the rescue of France
Hartmanzqillerkopf
Verdun
Saint-Quentin
Noyon
Craonne
Reims
Chateau-Thierry
Arras
Soissons
Saint-Mihiel
Toul
Pax Gloria
La Paix retrouvee, l'Aigle rentre au Pays
English Translation:
Glory and Peace
The return of peace, the Eagle returns to its home country
