306th Bombardment Group Museum



The Museum is a memorial dedicated to the personnel of the 306th Bomb Group who operated from Thurleigh during WW2, as part of the Eighth Air Force 40th Combat Wing, 1st Air Division. The Museum is an original building formally used by the 306th BG as a Small Arms Ammunition store. We use it today to display artefacts to re-create the activities and atmosphere of the airfield and surrounding areas during the war years, as well as honour all those that lost their lives. • Stationed in England and at a single base longer than any other Group. • First 8th Air Force Bomb Group to complete 300 missions. • First 8th Air Force Bomb Group to bomb Germany 27-Jan-1943 Wilhelmshaven. • Medal of Honour to Sgt Maynard H. Smith 1-May-1943. • First Airman in VIII Bomber Command to complete a tour; TSgt M. Roscovich 5-Apr-43.
306th Bombardment Group Museum Thurleigh Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2YP Tel: N/A Website	(click map for directions)

Opening times:
May to October every Sunday - 10am - 4pm

Admission Prices:
Free

Amenities:
Free Parking Toilets Tea & Coffee available

Aircraft exhibits:
None listed

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