100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

Unofficial Museum Guide




The Control Tower (photo, Rod Eime)

Key Facts

Location: Thorpe Abbots, Norfolk
SatNav: IP21 4PH
Country: United Kingdom
Date Opened: ?
Aircraft Exhibits: 0

What’s Here

A museum dedicated to the USAAF’s famous ‘Bloody Hundredth’ Bomb Group of World War Two. Located in and around the restored control tower of the former bomber base, the museum tells the story of Thorpe Abbotts and portrays every-day life on an American bomber base. A D-4 link trainer is on display, while a B-24 tail turret is undergoing restoration. Special events and reunions are frequently staged.

Directions

At Thorpe Abbotts, off the A140 at Dickleburgh or signed north from the A143, east of Diss in Norfolk.
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Visiting

Opening Hours:

Open Weekends and Bank Holidays 10.00 am to 5.00 pm – March to October; May to September also open Wednesdays 10.00 am to 5.00 pm; Closed November to the end of February.

Admission:

Free, donations appreciated.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Souvenir shop, Partial access for the disabled.



Entry Road (photo, Rod Eime) View from the Tower (photo, Rod Eime)

List of Aircraft Exhibits
Displayed I.D. Aircraft Type Real Identity Condition Status
No airframes on display

More Information

100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Common Road, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4PH. Tel: 01379 740708. website: 100th BG Memorial Museum

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categories Main, Museums | | Posted datetime 22 March 2010 5:48 pm | Last Updated 5 August 2010 8:13 pm |

11 Comments

  • By Hugh Norton, 24 May 2010 @ 8:48 pm

    I’ve just finished reading “A wing and a prayer”, a truly stirring account of life on a wartime airfield. I look forward to visiting the museum on our next visit to the UK.

    Good Luck

    Hugh

  • By Kevin Flack, 12 June 2010 @ 2:22 am

    We just returned from a visit to Thorpe-Abbots and were touched by the wonderful folks who have done, and continue to do, a magnificent job keeping alive the memories of the greatest generation. They allowed me to stand where my Dad stood all those years ago and the museum was beyond expectations. Thanks so much to all of you for a memorable visit!
    Kevin & Debi Flack (son of Picadilly Lily pilot Russell J. “Pinky” Flack)

  • By John and Chrissie Drury, 13 June 2010 @ 8:09 pm

    We just want to add our appreciation to the kindness of the volunteer members who welcomed us on the special 1940s evening attended by the vintage car club [12th june] As performers for the evening, it made our task so much easier.Indeed , the museum serves as a wonderful memorial to all who served there.
    Many thanks again.
    John Chrissie and Richard [Timescape]

  • By The Ritter Family, 29 June 2010 @ 9:38 pm

    We also visited Thorpe Abbots in June and were very impressed by the way the people from the village have restored parts of the base, with the help of and with donations from the USAAF personnel and their families. The volunteers who welcomed us were lovely people who obviously care deeply about what they are doing. May God bless them!

  • By Thomas Roane, 30 July 2010 @ 1:05 pm

    We visited Thorpe Abbots on 11-July of this year, and were very impressed. Mom (Betty Roane, wife of the late Owen “Cowboy” Roane), has always wanted to return to this area and see the museum again; so we were fortunate enough to bring her. This museum represents such a historic and memorable year for my parents, and those involved in the museum did justice to the memory of those who served here. Our group included Mom, my sister Martha, my brother’s wife Gail, my wife Cherilyn and me. A special thanks goes to Richard Gibson, who spent the full day showing us around, and explaining how things were back then.

    Thanks again to all!
    Tom Roane

  • By pat hazell, 16 February 2011 @ 7:42 pm

    our elderly friend is asking if there is a dvd that he can purchase about thorpe abbots airfielld history. look forward to hearing from you. thank you.

  • By Debby Greenlee Ribble, 8 August 2011 @ 5:59 pm

    I recently visited the Thorpe Abbotts Museum. Words seem inadequate when thanking all those who were so kind to me and my friends. My dad was a co pilot on the B17 and as I stood by the tower, I could almost hear the planes coming home. I truly felt the presence of my dad. It was a very moving experience. Dad passed away in 2002. He was a very special person and is missed by many.
    Please convey my gratitude to everyone responsible for this wonderful memorial.

  • By Sandy from North Norfolk, 31 August 2011 @ 6:15 pm

    A wonderfully maintained museum. The volunteers do great work here and were so informative and friendly.
    Highly recommended.

  • By Jim McKenna, 16 October 2011 @ 4:05 pm

    Visited on the 8th October 2011 with my son Colm. We could not have asked for a better welcome. The people entrusted with greeting visitors and maintaining the facilities are so nice. A lovely bunch of friendly and knowledgeable people.
    An enjoyable visit was rounded off by a visit from a P-51 Mustang :) on a number of sweeps across the field. An unforgettable day :) :)
    Apart from the lovely people who volunteer their time so generously, the site has a unique atmosphere that could not be adequately described.
    Very highly recommended

  • By removal boxes, 4 November 2011 @ 2:36 am

    Group Memorial Museum is a moving testament to the Americans who came to Thorpe Abbotts in Norfolk to fight alongside the allies during World War Two.
    Thank You for this article

  • By Will A., 17 November 2011 @ 4:13 am

    one of my Father’s Uncles (maternal) was a nav officer in the 100th BG.

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