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History meets heroism. See courage up close as you explore 175 acres of history and six decades of heroism, from World War II to Iraqi Freedom, at one of America’s finest military parks. Here at Battleship Memorial Park you’ll walk the decks of a mighty battleship. Go below in a World War II submarine. View cockpits of combat aircraft. You’ll also see tanks, a Vietnam River Patrol Boat, and a plane like the one flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. It’s all here. All waiting to be discovered by you! Visit Battleship Memorial Park. America’s Most Unique Military Attraction. An Unforgettable Adventure for the Entire Family. It’s excitement at full throttle as you take the controls of the lifelike flight simulator. THRILLS! Go below. See how heroic crew members earned the Submarine USS DRUM 12 battle stars for valor. Experience life the way it was over six decades ago on one of America’s most decorated battleships. Walk the decks. Man the gun turrets. Try out the bunks. Climb to the top. Get locked in the brig. I n t r i g u i n g P r e p a r e y o u r i m a g i n a ti o n f o r t a k e off as you walk the flight lin e of o u r h is t o ri c a i r c r a ft in sid e th e h u g e a ir c r a ft p a v ili o n .

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USS ALABAMA Battleship FoundationYES, I want to help preserve the Battleship USS ALABAMA, aliving memorial to those who fought for freedom in World War IIand a tribute to all American veterans.

Name __________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________

E-mail ______________________________________ Phone _____________________

Pledge/Gift $ ____________________________________________________________❏ Check enclosed made payable to USS ALABAMA

❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ Discover ❏ American Express

Account # ________________________________________ Exp. date_____________

Signature _______________________________________________________________

Your contribution to the USS ALABAMA Battleship Foundation, a 501(C)3 tax-exemptcharitable organization, is ttaaxx ddeedduuccttiibbllee to the extent allowable by law.

Special Designation if desired:

Please designate my contribution (Select one.)

❏ as a memorial to ❏ in memory of the following person or persons:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address (if applicable) ________________________________________Return pledge card and donation to:

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial ParkPost Office Box 65Mobile, Alabama 36601-0065

M o b i l e , A l a b a m a

The ships are open daily for touring at 8:00 a.m. except Christmas Day. Park closing hours are as follows:

November through February .............4:00 p.m.March through October .................... 6:00 p.m.

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We do not have guided tours. Each visitor is given a ship’s self-guided tour route, which corresponds with compartment locations on the ship. WWee ssuuggggeesstt aann aavveerraaggee ttoouurr ttiimmee ooff 22 hhoouurrss..Feel free to take pictures anywhere.

Groups do not need a reservation to visit Battleship Memorial Park, but AADDVVAANNCCEE NNOOTTIICCEE IISS AAPPPPRREECCIIAATTEEDD.

Catered meals are available for groups of 30 or more in the Wardroom aboard the Battleship or in the Aircraft Pavilion. Prices vary according to menu choice and group size. AAddvvaannccee nnoottiiccee rreeqquuiirreedd..

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V i s i t o r I n f o r m a t i o nBattleship USS ALABAMA and Submarine USS DRUM

USS ALABAMA BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK

BATTLESHIP PARKWAY, MOBILE BAYP.O. BOX 65 • MOBILE, ALABAMA 36601-OO65

OPEN DA I LY 8 :00 A.M. EXCEPT CHR ISTMAS DAY

(251 ) 433•2703 FAX (251) 433•2777w w w.ussa labama. com