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Wartime portrayed at Fort Miles
Fort Miles hosted members of the Historical Aviation Society posing in front of the mess hall. Shown are (l-r) Gabby Pesce of New York, Jess Husman of Pennsylvania and Nancy Llano of Virginia. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
May 1, 2026
Delaware Defense Day launched successfully April 25 at Fort Miles in Lewes. Interpreters from around the region brought personal collections to be exhibited during the event. Nostalgia and education combine to share history of World War II. Artillery demonstrations, a flyover from B-25J Mitchell Bomber Panchito and a submarine surrender were the highlights of the day.
Lo Benitez, a Women’s Army Corps interpreter, explains to James Curtis what to look for to locate a pathogen under a microscope at the Fort Miles Defense Day event.
Daniel Hollenbaugh takes an analog photo of the Submarine Surrender during Fort Miles Defense Day.
Thomas Minton of Gettysburg, Pa., offers U.S. Army STEM history in the World War II fire control tower during the Fort Miles Defense Day event. Yes, he carried the heavy boxes, including the telescopes, up the steps.
Fort Miles Defense Day was a walk back in history. On display is the searchlight that uses carbon arc technology and has been reported to be seen from the space station during full sun.
Navy Waves are represented at Fort Miles Defense Day. Kristen Moy, left, brought her 17-year collection of Wave-related memorabilia from Pennsylvania. Cheran Sorensen was also on hand to share history.
Ben Ahlert of Pennsylvania represents a Soviet naval infantry soldier at Fort Miles Defense Day.
A crowd gathers to learn about hometown aircraft warnings at Fort Miles Defense Day.
Vince Turner of Owings Mills, Md., mans the broadcast booth station WMIL for Fort Miles.
Reenactors portray German submarine soldiers being processed by U.S. soldiers during Fort Miles Defense Day.
Fort Miles Defense Day was a well-attended event.
Reenactors of German submarine soldiers are processed during Fort Miles Defense Day.
Interrogations of German submarine soldiers arrested during Fort Miles Defense Day.
With the World War II tower as a backdrop, reenactors portray German submarine soldiers arrested during Fort Miles Defense Day.
With the World War II tower as a backdrop, reenactors portray German submarine soldiers arrested during Fort Miles Defense Day.
German submarine soldiers are lined up for arrest at Fort Miles Defense Day during the submarine surrender.
German submarine soldiers are processed and loaded on a truck for transport to prison.
Fort Miles Defense Day was a step back in time.
Anthony Manzi, left, converses with David Miller on Pearl and Sheila Gladfelter on Dancer at Fort Miles Defense Day.
A German submarine soldier is arrested and tagged before being loaded on the truck for transport.
Andrew Regick of Gettysburg, Pa., shares his collection of memorabilia at Fort Miles Defense Day.
A bunk belonging to an officer, possibly a war correspondent, contains personal and work-related items.
Mark Wilson of Seaford displays some of his hospital-related collection at Fort Miles Defense Day.
Hannah Motter, left, representing the Army Nurse Corps shares her personal collection for Fort Miles Defense Day.
Kristen Moy of Pennsylvania brought her 17-year collection of Wave-related memorabilia to Ft. Miles Defense Day.
A look back at a Wave bunk shows personal items as well as government-issued equipment.
Reenactors share the process of aircraft warning demonstrations and the effort of homefront volunteers.
Mike Rivera of York, Pa., takes his position in the World War II tower during the Fort Miles Defense Day event.
