Welcome to the 384th Bombardment Group Museum
RAF Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire, UK
Step back in time and explore the incredible legacy of the 384th Bombardment Group, a unit of the U.S. Army Air Forces that served in England during World War II.
Our Museum is dedicated to preserving the stories of the brave American airmen and those that made their missions possible who flew from RAF Grafton Underwood, facing immense challenges in the skies over Europe. Through historical exhibits, personal accounts, and wartime artifacts, we honor their sacrifice, dedication, and the deep bond forged between the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a veteran’s family member, or someone discovering the story for the first time, we invite you to explore the heroism, resilience, and contributions of the 384th Bombardment Group.
Join us in remembering their service and ensuring their stories live on for generations to come.
Our Museum is indebted to the 384th Bomb Group Heritage Association for their continued support, and for the use of their excellent website for our research.
Please visit www.384thbombgroup.com to learn more about the men, the missions and the 384th Bombardment Group. The site contains a wealth of information and images about all matters relating to the 384th Bombardment Group.
Together, we’ll “Keep the Show on the Road”.
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Support the 384th Bombardment Group Museum by exploring our online shop. Discover unique memorabilia, books, and items that honor the legacy of the 384th Bombardment Group. Your purchases help preserve history and fund our ongoing efforts.
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1943-06-22 - Mission 1
Mission number: 1
Monday 21st June had offered the possibility of the 384th Bombardment Group finally getting to take part in their first actual combat mission - orders had been received, crews briefed , aircraft readied, engines warmed up. And then - the message came through from High Command, "mission scrubbed" - weather over the target area of Northern France and the low countries had closed in, meaning the mission was cancelled. Aircrew stood down. There wasn...
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Julius Kahn Lacey - Commanding Officer
Colonel Julius Kahn Lacey Commanding Officer Serial Nr O-18006 Missions Credited - 2 Flew 2 missions as Commander. One over Emden, Germany, and the other over Knaben, Norway. Colonel Julius Kahn Lacey was the second Commanding Officer of the 384th Bomb Group, and assumed command of the group on 6th September, 1943. Lacey's role was temporary, and he assumed the role in between Colonel Budd Peaslee (the group's first Commanding O...
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The 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) was activated on December 1, 1942, at Gowen Field, Idaho. It trained in Wendover, Utah, and Sioux City, Iowa, before deploying to Grafton Underwood Airfield, England in May 1943. Combat operations in the European Theatre of Operations began on 22nd June 1943, with the final mission coming on 25th April, 1945. The group became part of the 41st Combat Bombardment Wing of the 1st Air Division and was assigned the Triangle-P tail code.
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The 384th Bombardment Group Museum project is entirely self-funded and relies on donations and funds raised through our own activities. As a purely voluntary organisation, we supply the time and effort – we always need help with finance and materials.
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