100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is a deeply atmospheric tribute to the men of the “Bloody Hundredth,” the USAAF unit stationed at Thorpe Abbotts during the Second World War. Known for its heavy losses and extraordinary resilience, the group flew B‑17 Flying Fortresses on missions over occupied Europe, earning a legacy marked by courage and sacrifice. The museum occupies original wartime buildings, preserving the authentic feel of a working airbase. Inside, visitors can explore the control tower, carefully restored to its 1940s appearance. Its operations room, radio equipment and observation deck recreate the tension of mission days. The museum’s collections include uniforms, mission logs, personal letters, photographs and artefacts donated by veterans and their families. A standout exhibit is the “Glass House”, a viewing room that overlooks the airfield and honours the airmen who never returned. The museum also features detailed displays on life at Thorpe Abbotts, from mess‑hall routines to the emotional strain of long missions. Thoughtful storytelling and original objects make the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum a powerful place of remembrance, connecting visitors to the human stories behind one of the war’s most storied units.