Katyusha Rocket Lands in Volo, IL
| Volo, IL - As Katyusha rockets streak across Middle-East borders and world headlines, an example of the terrorist weapon has found its way to the small town of Volo, IL. At least 400 Katyusha rockets have been fired by Hezbollah into Israel since violence started several days ago, according to Israelnationalnews.com. The Russian-made rocket is notoriously inaccurate, but can be extremely effective in saturation bombings. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has allowed three de-militarized Katyusha rockets and rocket launchers in the country to increase public recognition of the terrorist weapon. One example can be seen at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Road. |
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The museum acquired its rocket and rocket launcher in 2005. It now is the centerpiece of the museum's new "War on Terror" exhibit. The permanent display honors the men and women now fighting terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and other parts of the globe. "We wanted to do something to increase awareness of the heroic efforts and sacrifices that are being made by our military men and women," Museum President Greg Grams said. The exhibit features hundreds of photographs, uniforms, weapons, military vehicles and other artifacts from the Taliban conflict, the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, and the liberation of Iraq. |
"We hope to instill a sense of pride in visiting veterans and active military for a job well done," Grams said.
The "War on Terror" exhibit is part of a larger military display at the Volo Auto Museum that features over 1,500 artifacts and 25 military vehicles from every major American conflict dating back to the Civil War.
