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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1945-04-10 - Mission 308
Mission number: 308
On 10 April 1945 the 384th were in action again, with 43 aircraft assigned to bomb an Ordnance depot at Oranienburg in Germany. With 1 unused ground spare and 3 that scrubbed the mission, 39 B-17's took off shortly after 10:00am and made their way towards the target. Group lead was PFF equipped Swamp Angel being flown by Donald Olsen Funk with Commander Clarence Lewis Thacker and 3 navigators on board (crew pictured) Visibility was good and the...
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Aldo Joseph Gregori - Engineer / Top Turret Gunner / Waist Gunner
T/Sgt. Aldo Joseph Gregori Engineer / Top Turret / Flexible Gunner 544th Bomb Squadron 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Serial Nr 33192689 MIA 30/12/1943 Aged 26 Combat Missions Credited - 15 Resting place - Tablets of the Missing, Cambridge American Cemetery, Madingley, Cambridge, UK Aldo Joseph Gregori was born on 4th May 1917. Pre-war, Aldo managed a Washington DC deli on behalf of his cousin, Biagio Ambrogi. On the 31st July 19...
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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.
Can you help us by donating to help the project grow? Your support helps preserve the legacy of the brave American airmen who served at RAF Grafton Underwood during World War II.
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