World Pathways Presentation 091521

95th Bomb Group (H) Exhibit Concept Design For The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Presented by World Pathways, LLC September 15, 2021

Dear Board of Directors, World Pathways will be relying on your input for the content; however, we The following concept design is our will edit and correct graphics and vision for the new exhibit at The National photography as needed. We will provide Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. word counts for text and other The concept design should be viewed as information to you and provide set type a starting point for the design. We work for review and approval. All graphic closely with all clients to meet the client’s panels will be printed in scaled proof expectations throughout the design format for your review. process. Three video productions are There are three phases of design in proposed for the project and we will our process, and now we need your input incorporate historic video and images before completing the rst phase. Phase into these videos as appropriate. Two is Design Development and you will Because the soundtrack from the Theater have an opportunity to provide content intrudes on your audio space, an audio review and provide input before we track for the videos will not be needed. proceed to Phase Three, Final Design. Text on the screen will tell the story, After we receive your input for Final however, we anticipate using graphics Design, a set of blue prints will describe and photography for most of the the project and control the fabrication interpretation. World Pathways will process. 1A

provide story boards outlining the content this time. After discussions with you, we of the videos and proposed graphics, text will provide a detailed project schedule. I and, photography that will be required. will be your project designer and project We will work closely with your team during manager for the work. this process because much of the interpretation will rely on available historic If you have any questions regarding resources that have yet to be acquired. the proposed concept design, please do not hesitate to contact me. The project is a turn-key project and World Pathways will be providing design, Sincerely, production, delivery, and installation of the exhibits. We are also proposing to Pat Malone, World Pathways provide on-site painting and electrical 770 595-9799 [email protected] work; however, these services will be coordinated with the museum and with their permission. The project duration is expected to take at least four months to complete. Much of the time will be dependent on locating resource materials and this makes predicting the schedule difcult at 1B

STPOARNYELBOARD ALCONBURY FIRST OVER BLAST BERLIN View Indicators: S This oor plan is an index to C the various drawings. The view indicators identify which direction the view in the renderings was created from, and which page you can nd the rendering. R Sample view indicator: Page E Theater Seating E Imagine yourself 3A standing in the museum on N the spot where the view indicator is, and looking in the direction of the arrow. That is the view you will see on page 3A. 2A 1 Plan View, Drawing Locator 2B NTS

Page 7B Page World Pathways LLC 4B 242 Oceanliner Dr. Winder, GA 30680 Page [email protected] 5A 770 595-9799 Page 8A CLIENT 95th Bomb Group (H) DESCRIPTION Locator Plan National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force DATE DRAWN September 13, 2021 DATE REVISED Page 4A DRAWN BY JPM PAGE 2B

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The design concept attracts younger audiences and provides a visitor experience closely aligned to visitor expectations today. The design also acknowledges that decedents of WW II have an expectation of a more traditional approach to interpreting the events of WW II. A balance of new and old is therefore incorporated into the design. The visitor experience begins with an overview of the 95th BG, two ight jackets, and various insignia. As the visitor moves through the exhibit, the environment becomes the inside of a B-17. Ambient sounds from the theater have B-17 motor noise, narration about B-17s, and provides subconscious reinforcement of being inside of a B-17. Typical props visitors can touch engages the visitor and completes the environment. Traditional text and graphic panels will present content; however, three videos will be the primary delivery mechanism of content for most visitors. More content and impact will be achieved with video than traditional interpretive panels. The costs associated with the concept design shown is not based on volume of content (including props). Adding content does not increase the cost we are quoting for the design and production. Maps will be introduced that orient visitors to locations of air bases and even bombing locations in Germany. This will provide more relevant data to the visitors and provide the opportunity for the visitor to envision the magnitude of events more easily. The theater program presents geographic locations, so presenting maps will connect the theater audio with the 95th BG content which expands the visitor experience. The exhibit design merges the theater program with the 95th BG content, without sacricing access, by placing the wood sculpture and B-17 interior panels inside the theater. By connecting the two independent exhibits, we have made the content and visitor experience more cohesive and minimized the “hallway” look of the space. Donor recognition panels will be placed on the two Theater Title Panels shown on pages 4B and 7B. Existing donor recognition and 95th BG Memorials Foundation recognition will be presented. This will upgrade the existing donor recognition. Several elements of the design are provided at no cost by World Pathways. This is due to the limited budgets all museums and supporters are experiencing, and our belief that quality of visitor experience should not be sacriced by limited budgets. Please see our quotation for additional information. Please continue for detailed images of the exhibits. 3B

INTRODUCTION EXHIBIT W C Add squadron emblem B graphics on the two middle wood panels. AD LED lighting will lower the overall ambient light levels, enhancing the light effects of the new lighting design. The new lighting will also highlight the video monitors and create a more dramatic visual for the exhibit. A Artifact case for Flight Jacket with pedestal stand, torso mannequin, and 1/4” plexiglass vitrine top. B Vinyl cutout logo in full color. C 3D cutout letters, 1/2” thick with laminated face and black edges. Face color to be determined. 4A D Wall mounted 3” thick, laminated architectural panel with 1/2” black reveals and copy panel. W Repair and repaint existing wall. Color to be determined.

THEATER ENTRANCE EXHIBIT W A E B Inside the Theater: CC 1. No loss of oor space or entry D room. 2. Minimizes the “hallway” look of the exhibit space. 3. Features the sculpture bringing more attention. 4. Improves the ending of the main exhibit wall on the right side. A Existing Theater entrance. 4B B Title panel with 3D cutout letters. Color to be determined C Donor recognition plaques for the Theater and the 95th Bomb Group Monuments Foundation. D Wood sculpture on rotating pedestal with copy on back wall. E Background set of B-17 interior wall. W Repair and repaint wall, color to be determined.

THEME EXHIBIT W CP B E W J D E F E PP E P P AP P A The Theme Exhibit will be a stylized reproduction of the interior of a B-17. B 95th Bomb Group title, 1/2” thick cutout letter with laminated face. C “The Alconbury Blast” exhibit with text panel and graphics. D “The Alconbury Blast” video production. E “First Over Berlin” exhibit with text panel and graphics. 5A

W G P H G P P F “First Over Berlin” video production. 5B G “Last Plane Down” exhibit with text panel and graphics. H “Last Plane Down” video production. J 95th Bomb Group insignia. P Props that might typically be found in a B-17 at the time. W Repair and repaint wall, color to be determined.

ALCONBURY BLAST EXHIBIT W The Alconbury Blast exhibit will include photos A P and text on panels plus a A B video will be produced with P P additional photography and P text. Visitors can read the P panels and look at the 6A photography, or watch the video, or both. Separate information will be provided, but telling the same story. The monitor is a 25” monitor and each monitor will be driven by a single computer. A monitor housing that resembles windows in a B-17 will be produced to hide the bezel of the monitor, giving the impression of looking out a window of a B-17 bomber. A “Last Plane Down” exhibit with text panels and photography. B “Last Plane Down” exhibit with 2 minute video. P Props typical of the era. W Repair and repaint wall.

FIRST OVER BERLIN EXHIBIT W P A C CC B P P PP 6B A “First Over Berlin” text, graphic, and photo panels B “First Over Berlin video, approximately 2 minutes C Original maps will be produced to orient visitors to locations. P Props, typical of what would have been in a B-17. W Wall to be repaired and repainted, color to be determined.

LAST PLANE DOWN EXHIBIT W AP B A P P P A “Last Plane Down” text and photography. B “Last Plane Down” video, approximately 2 minutes P Props typical of what might be found in a B-17 of that era. W Repair and repaint walls, color to be determined. 7A

A W BB C A 1/2” thick cuout letters with laminated face and black edges. 7B B Donor Recognition Panel. C Wall mounted, laminated panel 3” thick. Color to be determined W Repair and repaint walls, color to be determined.

I THEATER ENTRANCE EXHIBIT CA B A Theater Title Panel with donor recognition. B Carved wooden statue on turntable exhibit. C B-17 wall structure. 8A

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CONCLUSION: Warranty: World Pathways warrants the work for 36 months and will repair or replace any defective work at our We will be relying on cost, including shipping and transportation that may be the Board of Directors to be needed. Normal wear and tear, vandalism, improper the planner for the project. maintenance, or other problems not related to defective Included will be providing materials or craftsmanship is not covered. Digital hardware draft text and photography and lighting elements are covered by separate warranties for use in the exhibit. World from those manufactures. Pathways will provide editing, type setting, and Contact Information: photo retouching as necessary. Several elements of Pat Malone the projects will require 770 595-9799 coordination with the [email protected] museum and World Pathways will work with the museum staff in these matters. Additional Information (copy and paste into your browser): Upon completion of About Pat Malone: https://online.pubhtml5.com/jefd/zmcj/ the project, World World Pathways Portfolio: https://online.pubhtml5.com/jefd/zjmg/ Pathways will provide as- built drawings, digital copies of all completed artwork, digital copies of all retouched or edited photography, duplicate master copies of the three video programs, specications on hardware and mVaidteeoria, alspupserodx,imanadtealy 2 minutes, describing the Last Plane Down. maintTeitnleaanncde tmeaxtndueasl.cribing the Last Plane Down. 9