100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

The museum occupies the original control tower from the former RAF Thorpe Abbotts airfield and displays documents, photographs, uniforms, and equipment from World War II. The tower contains several levels with exhibits and information panels about the American bombing unit stationed there.

The 100th Bomb Group of the United States operated from this airfield as part of the 8th Air Force and flew numerous missions over Europe during the war. The site was partly converted to agricultural use after the conflict, but the control tower remained standing.

The control tower contains a restored teleprinter room where visitors can see how communications operated during wartime. The observation platform offers insights into the daily experience of pilots and ground crew serving at this base.

The museum is accessible via country roads and the control tower can be reached by stairs, though some sections are steep. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for weather exposure, as windows in the tower are open to the elements.

From the glasshouse roof section, visitors can see the remaining runways of the former airfield that still bear visible marks from the American occupation. This infrastructure largely remains unused today and stands as a reminder of the intense activity in the 1940s.

Location: Dickleburgh

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Common Rd, Dickleburgh, Diss, IP21 4PH.

Opening Hours: March-October Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Holidays 10:00-17:00, May-September Wednesday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +441379740708

Website: https://100bgmus.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.38630,1.21259

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00