This specially curated journey follows the wartime legacy of the 390th Bomb Group while exploring some of England’s most significant historic and cultural landmarks. Beginning in London, discover iconic sites including St. Paul’s Cathedral, Churchill’s War Rooms, the Imperial War Museum, and Bletchley Park, where intelligence and innovation helped shape the course of the Second World War.Travel onward to Cambridge and East Anglia, where the story of the 390th Bomb Group comes vividly to life. Visit the former wartime home of the group at Parham Airfield Museum, along with Framlingham and the Church of St. Michael, places closely connected to the American servicemen stationed in the region. Additional visits to Duxford, the Cambridge American Cemetery, and the 95th Bomb Group provide further insight into the broader American air campaign conducted from the airfields of eastern England.
The journey continues to Canterbury, where centuries of English history are revealed through the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, before exploring Dover Castle, the Secret Wartime Tunnels, and the Battle of Britain Memorial overlooking the White Cliffs. Conclude the adventure with a visit to Leeds Castle and time in London’s celebrated Borough Market before gathering for a farewell dinner in the capital.
Combining wartime history, aviation heritage, medieval landmarks, and authentic English experiences, this thoughtfully designed itinerary offers a meaningful exploration of the places, people, and stories that shaped both the legacy of the 390th Bomb Group and modern Britain itself.
Event venue
Parham Airfield Museum, Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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