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... TO KEEP THE MEMORY ALIVE FOR
The Museum has a large collection of genuine artefacts, photographs and documents on display, which give the visitor a flavour of what has happened at this base since it opened in 1938. The first floor of the Tower is dedicated to the RAF, the United States Army Air Force and the British Army (Queens Division), while the second floor is dedicated entirely to the 91st Bomb Group (Heavy) - probably the most famous of all USAAF 8th Air Force bomb groups.
Please read on for more information on the New Team in place at the Tower and an introduction from the President . . . .
THOSE WHO COME AFTERPlease read on for more information on the New Team in place at the Tower and an introduction from the President . . . .
ABOUT
EditRegion01The Tower Museum at Bassingbourn was opened in 1974 by Major General Stanley Wray, who during the Second World War was Colonel Stanley Wray, the first Commanding Officer of the 91st Bomb Group of the 8th United States Army Air Force.
Formerly known as the East Anglian Aviation Society, the Tower Museum was the first museum of its type in the country; housed in the original airfield control tower, located on what was to become one of the most famous bomber bases of the Second World War.
Today, the Tower Museum is a memorial museum, capturing the experiences and memories of the men and women of the RAF and USAAF who have served here. The Museum's moto is . . .
USFormerly known as the East Anglian Aviation Society, the Tower Museum was the first museum of its type in the country; housed in the original airfield control tower, located on what was to become one of the most famous bomber bases of the Second World War.
Today, the Tower Museum is a memorial museum, capturing the experiences and memories of the men and women of the RAF and USAAF who have served here. The Museum's moto is . . .