100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum facts for kids
The Control Tower now forms part the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum
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| Location | Common Road, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4PH, |
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The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is a special place in Norfolk, England. It tells the story of brave American soldiers during World War II. These soldiers were part of the 100th Bomb Group and the US 8th Air Force. They were stationed in Norfolk to help the Allies fight.
The museum is located at the old RAF Thorpe Abbotts airfield. This area was even called "Fields of Little America." This was because so many Americans were based there during the war.
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Discover the 100th Bomb Group Museum
The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is found in the original control tower and other buildings of the old airfield. It is east of Diss in Norfolk. The museum is named after the 100th Bomb Group. It honors the American soldiers who served with the Allies in Norfolk during World War II.
What Was the 100th Bomb Group?
The 100th Bomb Group was a unit of the United States Army Air Forces. They flew B-17 Flying Fortress bombers during World War II. Their missions were often very dangerous. Because of the tough battles they faced, they became known as the "Bloody Hundredth." This nickname showed how brave and determined they were.
What You Can See at the Museum
The entire old control tower is now part of the museum. Inside, you can explore many interesting things:
- Original documents and photographs from the war.
- Uniforms worn by the soldiers.
- Service equipment they used.
- A recreated teleprinter room, just like it was during the war.
- Maps and other items that show how the war affected the soldiers.
These exhibits help you understand what life was like for the 100th Bomb Group. You can learn about their missions and their daily lives.
Explore the Control Tower
The top of the control tower is called the "glasshouse." From here, you can still see parts of the old airstrips. The glasshouse looks much like it did when the airfield was busy in the 1940s. There is also a model of the airbase from that time. It helps you imagine how the airfield looked and worked.
