384th Bombardment Group

B-17s flying out of Grafton Underwood

Roade Local History Society

Wednesday, 26th March 2025 at 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Hall, Butlins Lane, Roade NN7 2PU

Speaker: Neil Howarth.

The men of the 384th Bombardment Group flew 316 combat missions over Europe in B-17 aircraft during World War II.

The talk provides an overview of the 384th Bombardment Group during its time at Grafton Underwood. Followed by an update of the restoration of the Operations Building and creation of a Museum to tell the stories and provide activities of what went on at Grafton Underwood for the airmen and crew.

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