7 December 1941:  PEARL HARBOR ATTACK

A day of infamy, when the Japanese Empire conducted a “Sneak” attack on US Naval and US Army forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  Over 3500 personnel were wounded or killed, and 21 ships were damaged or sunk.  Within several months, all but 3 ships were repaired and returned to service. The Empire of Japan surrendered unconditionally on 2 September 1945 after two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  The decision to use the “Bomb” saved hundreds of thousands of Allied and Japanese lives from the invasion of Japan, and was the catalyst for the Cold War from 1947 until the fall of the Soviet Union 26 December 1991.

                                 “I fear Japan has awakened a sleeping giant and filled him with a terrible resolve”.
                                                                                                                             Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
                                                                                      Commander of the Japanese Combined Fleet during World War II
 

                                                                                                          

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OUR MISSION

Honor veterans, preserve military history & technology, offer a unique hands-on educational experience via our rare vehicles collection, and inspire the public to serve their communities and nation as active and engaged citizens.

 

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION

The centerpiece of the African Queen Project is a 1943 M16A2 half-track, built by the White Motor Company in Cleveland Ohio, that served U.S. and French forces in Europe, Asia and Africa between 1943 and the 1960s.  Meticulously conserved and authentically restored to its full operational state, the African Queen half-track allows you to interact with history and learn about the technology, service, and sacrifice that has made the U.S. the nation it is today.  Take a video tour of the African Queen when it was on display at the National Museum of the the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.

HONORING VETERANS

The African Queen vehicles represent American honor, craftsmanship, and patriotism.  A tribute to our Greatest Generation, the African Queen M16A2 half-track has proudly served in three major conflicts on three continents.  The African Queen Project’s ongoing restoration, preservation and education efforts honor the service of American veterans, connects civilians with veterans, and passes our veteran’s experiences and sacrifices on to the next generation. 

EDUCATION & G-STEM PROGRAMS

The African Queen Project was founded in 2020 by a group of individuals dedicated to developing a unique mobile educational and historical experience and inspiring others to serve their communities and our nation as active and engaged citizens.  We offer an exciting opportunity for “hands-on history” with the goal of stimulating educational interests through Geography – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (G-STEM).  We are dedicated to keeping our nation’s vibrant military history alive and relevant for you, today’s citizen.  We bring living history to you!