National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
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18 reviews
Oct 9 - 24, 2025
Group size: 1 - 30
England - Normandy | Fall 2025
England / France
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
- Email address verified
18 reviews
Oct 9 - 24, 2025
Group size: 1 - 30
About this trip
Walk in the footsteps of the WWII "Mighty Eighth" heroes on the Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour - "The Mighty Eighth." This is a historically immersive travel experience offered by the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.
Join us on our upcoming tour as we visit heavy bomber bases, fighter group airfields, and select sites that are off the beaten path. Our tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the "Mighty Eighth's" legacy while allowing you to explore all that this beautiful country has to offer on your own.
Our tour will then move to France to explore the museums, beaches, and historic sites of Normandy. The tour will take our group to all five landing beaches and the historic sites of the D-Day Invasion.
Our tour package is an offering like no other of it's kind!! If you have ever dreamed of seeing the historic sights of the Eighth Air Force, WWII Great Britain and the Normandy Beaches, this is truly a trip of a lifetime!
What’s included
- AccommodationsMacDonald House - Windsor (6 nights), The Angel Hotel - Bury St. Edmunds (3 nights), Grand Hotel de Luxembourg - Bayeux, France (6 nights), Hilton Garden Inn - London Heathrow Airport (1 night).
- MealsAll meals will be provided, with the exception of three dinners and three lunches on free days.
- VIP AdmissionsAll Museum admissions and tariffs will be paid to include a special "Behind the Glass" tour of the Churchill War Rooms.
- Tour Guide FeesAll guide fees are included in the tour package.
- TravelExclusive Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour luggage tags will be sent to you prior to your departure.
What’s not included
- AirfareAirfare is not included with the tour package price to allow our guests more opportunites for trip extensions, the use of airline miles and better personal time flexibility.
Available Packages
Price per person based on DBL Occupancy
Deposit:$1,000
Available until October 1, 2025
Double Occupancy (DBL) is for two (2) persons sharing accommodations. Room accommodations are either one shared king/queen bed or two twin beds.
$8,295
Deposit:$1,000
Price Per Person based on SGL Occupancy
Deposit:$2,000
Single Occupancy (SGL) is based upon one (1) person in a private room accommodation with a queen or king sized bed.
$10,875
Deposit:$2,000
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival Day
Day 1 - Arrival Day - MacDonald House
Day 1 - Thursday, October 9, 2025 - MacDonald House
Participants will arrive at Heathrow Airport – London where they will be met by a representative from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force with signage and be taken by a private car to the MacDonald Hotel - Windsor.
You will have the opportunity to explore the village of Windsor after check-in prior to a cocktail reception & welcome dinner, where you will meet the other tour participants and have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the itinerary.
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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
18 reviews
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is located in Pooler, Georgia, USA. It is a world-class facility that tells the story of the "Mighty Eighth" from World War II to the present day.
The museum's Educational Travel Program is widely recognized for its immersive experience and comprehensive coverage of the Eighth Air Force history, making it a highly sought-after offering.
The Museum's international and domestic tour programs are constantly being improved to deliver top-quality experiences.
Reviews
My wife and I traveled on the combination Easy Eight and Normandy/D-Day tour in October 2024. I have not stopped thinking about it since our return. On a personal level, we were able to connect to my father's service with the 100th BG through the kind attention of volunteers at Thorpe Abbotts. On a more general educational level, we learned about the incredible story of the Eighth Air Force and the overall D-Day invasion in a deeply affecting way through carefully chosen speakers and guides at multiple historic sites, museums, and cemeteries- some available to us only because of Mark's connections.
The trip was easy and worry-free as everything was taken care of for us, and the hotels and meals were excellent. Our travel companions were fun and interesting and we enjoyed them all. Occasional free time allowed for a breather.
Much more than a sight-seeing trip for us, the trip fulfilled our goals completely, and we highly recommend it- thanks to Mark and the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth. In addition to providing facts and dates along the way, Mark was able to personalize the trip and add small thoughtful touches that we all appreciated.
Tom L
-Son of a 100th Bomb Group B17 pilot, shot down while on his 33rd mission and later "guest of the Third Reich."
By Thomas L for Roger A. Freeman - 80th Anniversary Commemoration "D-Day" Tour on Dec 02, 2024
We enjoyed every minute of the trip. We finally got to see Thorpe Abbots field where our dad was based in 1943-1944, a truly emotional and humbling moment. The other excursions were amazing, our fearless leader Mark was exceptional and we cannot praise highly enough our accommodations and excellent food. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much!
By Ronald T for Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour - Oct. 28 - Nov. 7, 2024 on Nov 16, 2024
AWESOME! AMAZING! INCREDIBLE! Pick your adjective and insert it. This was a once in a life time experience and I would unreservedly recommend it to anyone. It was a kick in the gut and I realized I was walking in the path of history. I can not recommend this tour enough to anyone thinking of visiting Normandy.
Accommodations were 5 star all the way with wonderful rooms and staff.
Meals were delicious and congenial with the group enjoying our repast while recounting our experiences of the day. Some of the venues were just amazing. The dinner in the wine cellar at the Angel comes to mind.
Mark Copeland and the tour guides were were like magicians pulling rabbits out of hats with the information provided. I lost my passport on the way home. Mark located it and got it to me in time to make my flight on time for which I am VERY grateful.
There were some bumps.
American's don't care for egg salad or cheese & chutney sandwiches in the box lunches while traveling from Windsor to Calais.
Bus had NO charging outlets. Nobody was able to recharge devices while on the road.
Time management. Many days we didn't get back until 6 pm or later. Is it possible to get back about 4:30 or 5 pm? That would give us time to relax before dinner or shop locally if we wanted.
Is it necessary to delay departure in the morning until 9:30 am? What about leaving 30 minutes or an hour earlier?
Fewer group dinners. I would have liked to spend my time either alone or in small groups discovering the towns we were staying at. One of the best dinners was our stop at TESCO's and just buying a sandwich to eat in the room.
The historians with us were under-utilized. We spent 1 to 2+ hours a day on the bus each way to the tour sites. Have the historian prepare lectures on the topics or sites were visiting and give them to a captive audience.
The visit to the actual Brecourt Manor can be cut from the tour. It was nice and is a talking point at home but didn't lend anything to the overall experience. Drop it and have the historian describe the battle from point of view of the memorial at the crossroads.
The American Cemetery at Cambridge was a Spiritual Experience. The American Cemetery we visited in France was a circus. There were 200 to 300 visitors there. Nobody was being disrespectful but the numbers gave it the air of a carnival to me. Then there was "another" wreath laying ceremony. Sorry, this was a waste of time. It was already mid-afternoon AND we'd yet to see OMAHA beach. This was a vastly more important location to me than another cemetery. Further, the Docent REFUSED to direct me to the graves I wanted to see. Instead she insisted I MUST take her "dog & pony" show. I walked off in the disgust. After wasting an hour here and it's now approaching 3pm were told their is a flag lowering happening and we can stay! I BLEW UP!!! To Mark's credit he realized that there was a problem. He did make sure we made it to OMAHA Beach and the D-Day Museum which was very good.
St. Paul's was a waste of time. Due to traffic on the M25 we were almost 1 hour late. To compound matters there were services planned later that afternoon and we had about 1 hour before being thrown out. To pile on further a 100+ voice choir was practicing for an event latter in the week.
The Vicar wouldn't or couldn't talk over the noise and could not be heard. I mentioned this and she had a pointed insulting comment in reply.
You had a crowd of men over 65 who have been on the bus 2+ hours without a bathroom break. When this was mentioned the Vicar pointed to some stairs and claimed one of the group knew the way. NOPE! He had no idea where we were going. We wondered around the basement for a few minutes trying to find the bathroom. I thought of urinating in the baptismal font but decided against it. OH, the Vicar told us she wasn't holding the tour. Thanks a lot lady. Can you tell I'm pissed over this? I'm not done.
Turns out the bathrooms are outside the ticketed area. When I asked about this we were told to just show our tickets to return. Tickets, what tickets!?!? Am I living in a Mel Brooks movie? After a short discussion we were allowed to return to the tour when we could track them down.
I was so disgusted with this charade I just wondered around on my own taking pictures and pining to leave.
Then came lunch at the French Bistro across the street. I wound up in a private table off to the side away from everyone. Thanks a lot. Food wasn't appetizing. I didn't like the chicken and I couldn't get a British Beer. I'm in England. I am not interested in drinking French beer. Wasted lunch opportunity. I would have enjoyed going to McDonalds next door much more.
Respectfully,
William J. Dutour
By William D for Roger A. Freeman - 80th Anniversary Commemoration "D-Day" Tour on Nov 14, 2024
“Nothing’s the same, Croz. Nothing. Never will be.” (Rosie in Episode Eight)
Cheers to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force for offering this intimate and unique trip. What a treat for my brother, sister and I to have personal glimpses of Thorpe Abbotts where our dad flew 25 missions with the 100th Bomb Group. Our boutique hotels exceeded our expectations. This was a pilgrimage for us and nothing will ever be the same. Nothing.
Sally Tee Proud Daughter of Winfred L. Tee
By Sally T for Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour - Oct. 28 - Nov. 7, 2024 on Nov 09, 2024
We had an incredible time. Mark made the entire trip informational and fun. I know he got us in to places we would never able to see on our own and he did a fantastic job of accommodating everyone on the trip. Particularly in getting families that had relatives in the Mighty 8th to be able to visit their wartime bases. I cannot say enough about his dedication, knowledge, thoroughness and thoughtfulness!
By Tom S for Roger A. Freeman - 80th Anniversary Commemoration "D-Day" Tour on Oct 30, 2024