My Story – Mark McBride

Member's Bio

I am a retired college Professor of History and High School history teacher and have been collecting and reenacting Civil War and WWII since I was in High School.

Our unit is dedicated to preserving military history, artifacts and the veterans who made it. We have worked with many museums and Historical Societies, but the Prairie Aviation Museum is our favorite because they have a great group of dedicated vets and people who believe in what they do and appreciate the small contribution we make with their Open Cockpit Days.

We have 2 WWII jeeps to maintain, they have all their aircraft to maintain and do a great job. Our main impressions include the 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry for the Civil War and the First Special Service Force in WWII.

My Story