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The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Diss

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The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

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The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum
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John L
Stockton-on-Tees, UK214 contributions
Brilliant little museum.
Jun 2022
Manned entirely by lovely gents of a certain age who revel in their museum and rightly so. Small but full of all sorts of interest. It is in the middle of nowhere but persevere if you think you are lost - you won't be! It is so well worth the effort.
Written 23 June 2022
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Peter S
5 contributions
Superb visitor attraction.
Jun 2022 • Friends
Spent this morning at the museum, staffed by excellent, well informed, lovely people.
The control tower is very atmospheric and all the buildings are immaculate, windows are operating theatre clean!!
If you are in the least interested in the mighty 8th, give this place a visit, you will not be disappointed.
Written 18 June 2022
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Karen S
Leicester, UK14 contributions
Well worth a visit
Jun 2022 • Couples
Amazing insight into local area and US base during WW2.. loved the personal stories as well as the factual information. Great exhibits and memorabilia of a bygone time
Written 1 June 2022
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L F
norfolk13 contributions
Fantastic place. So insightful to some local history
May 2022 • Couples
Fantastic place. Control tower was great and seeing the area took you back in time. Volunteers were fantastic, helpful and friendly. Great cafe too. Will definitely be visiting again.
Written 2 May 2022
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Tim L
3 contributions
Small but interesting
Apr 2022 • Couples
A quaint charitable attraction that delivered interesting insights into America's 100th Bomber Group that was based at Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk.
This is a small-scale operation run by volunteers who - in my experience - provide a very warm welcome.
Exhibits are basic but tell the stories of various members of the Group and their operations, exhibiting many personal belongings and artifacts. The control tower is particularly good.
Free entry is a bonus.
Written 10 April 2022
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neet181
Salisbury, UK302 contributions
Well worth a visit
Sep 2021 • Couples
This was a thought provoking place to visit. For me I found it interesting to think about the human cost and experiences of those airmen. My husband found the technical side interesting. It was a well cared for place and worth a visit.
Written 2 October 2021
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Katie B
4 contributions
Not to be missed if your into USAAF History
Aug 2020
Love this museum. Always visit when visiting family in the area. The tower is in excellent condition but I'm very impressed with the sheds and equipment on show. The café is simple and well priced but the venue of the café is excellent. Tea in a nissan hut is unique. Shop has lots to purchase from kids toys to memorabilia. Go, its free. Spend the money in the shop and café to support this fabulous time piece.
Written 22 July 2021
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Benjamin Moye
Norwich, UK205 contributions
Highly Recommend
Aug 2019
A fascinating museum run by knowledgeable volunteers who are passionate about the site's history and have countless experiences to share. The site truly is a hidden gem and worth making a visit to see, the museum is free to enter with a cafe and can be supported by donations.
Written 10 March 2020
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Kauschh
Diss, UK69 contributions
Educational
Sep 2019 • Family
Operated by volunteers who seem well informed and helpful. Culturally educating to all age groups with watch-tower overlooking old runway. Coffee shop offers hot and cold drinks and snacks. Plenty parking spaces for large groups. Expect to spend 1/2 day there - there’s plenty to see and read.
Written 5 January 2020
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Jon and L
Oklahoma City38 contributions
Jam packed with history and so much more.
Dec 2019 • Couples
My husband and I visited recently and were so impressed with everything about this museum! If you have an infinity of everything WW2 you must visit. It is a deeply personal look into the American servicemen who were based at this airfield. It is moving, impactful and full of historical facts, interesting artifacts and personal recollections.
The staff at the museum are so knowledgeable, welcoming and eager to answer questions and share insight into a period of time which should never be forgotten.
Written 2 January 2020
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