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Miami Executive Airport • Miami, Florida

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Sunny Miami, FL

A Taste Of Cuban History In Miami

The Bay of Pigs Air Memorial is one of those fun things to do in Miami, FL that's off the beaten path. Located in sunny Kendall, FL a suburb of Miami, the memorial stands tall in the heart of the Miami Executive Airport, Kendall. While taking in the the history, it's a great photo opportunity and something different to see during your stay. For locals, it's a great way to connect with the Cuban heritage that makes Miami such a vibrant and exciting city.

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History

Commemorating Their Sacrifice

On 15 April 1961, eight B-26B Invader bombers of the “Fuerza Aérea de Liberación” (FAL) (Liberation Air Force) of Brigade 2506 simultaneously attacked three Cuban airfields: the San Antonio de los Baños Base, south of Havana; “La Aviación” at the Columbia Military City, Havana; and the Antonio Maceo International Airport at Santiago de Cuba. The Liberation Air Force was composed of some 40 Cuban pilots and navigators with commercial or military experience, and support staff.

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The Intro

Important to Many. Check out the following articles talking about this organization.

Here are some interesting articles from around the web related to the Cuban Pilots Association and the Bay of Pigs invasion.
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About Our Founder

Capt. Amado Cantillo was born on August 8, 1938 in Havana, Cuba. A graduate of New York Military Academy 1957, he immediately entered Cuban Army Air Force 1957 to 1959. Read More
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After 60 years, Bay of Pigs disaster still haunts veterans who fought

It was the dark of night, but sealed in a windowless van, bumping along back roads through the Everglades for three hours, the 10 men sweltered in the humid South Florida heat. The van stopped. The do… Read More
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Valor and tragedy over Bay of Pigs; survivors remember Alabama flyers who died

They were like brothers, the men of the Alabama Air National Guard’s 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. And in the spring of 1961, without telling a soul, not even their wives and children, the… Read More
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It’s Not Too Late To Help Us Keep Their Sacrifice & Their Memory Alive

Our board members are committed to keeping this memory alive. 100% of your donations will go directly towards up-keep and maintenance, so you can be rest assured that your generous donation will be used to ensure that future generations can visit this historic location and learn our history and the sacrifices these brave men and women made to do their part in the dream of a once-again free Cuba.

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