100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum 2025

The control tower is the star attraction of the museum housing some of the most prized collections; its history dates back to 1942. Be transported back to 1943 through the extensive displays detailing the heroics of the men and women stationed at Thorpe Abbotts.

Contacts

Address: Common Road Dickleburgh Nr Diss Norfolk IP21 4PH

  • Telephone: 01379 740 708
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Open Days & Times

Sat-Sun & BHol Mar-Oct. Wed May-Sep 1000-1700. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Rail: Diss / 5 miles

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

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The airfield itself covered more than 600 acres and included three runways, the main one of which was 6300ft (1,920 metres) was one of the longest in the Eighth Airforce. It also consisted of 3.5 miles of perimeter track, 50 hardstands, and 300 individual buildings including two hangars, plus 11 miles of concrete roads.

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