Name: Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour - Oct. 28 - Nov. 7, 2024
Start: 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
Location: United Kingdom

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

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Oct 28 - Nov 7, 2024

Group size: 25 - 35

Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour - Oct. 28 - Nov. 7, 2024

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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

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13 reviews

Oct 28 - Nov 7, 2024

Group size: 25 - 35

Walk in the footsteps of the WWII "Mighty Eighth" heroes on the Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour - "The Mighty Eighth." This is an 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.

Your Tour Leader and Tour Manager are both experienced authorities on the history of the Eighth Air Force and Royal Air Force Bomber Command during WWII. Additional experts on the Eighth Air Force will be joining us as guest speakers along our journey.

Accommodations
MacDonald Windsor Hotel (2-nights) The Angel Hotel - Bury St. Edmunds (3 nights) - University Arms - Cambridge (2 nights) - The Clermont - Charing Cross - London (3 nights)
Meals
All meals will be provided, with the exception of two dinners and two lunches on free days.
VIP Museum Admissions
All Museum admissions and tariffs will be paid to include a special "Behind the Glass" tour of the Churchill War Rooms.
Exclusive Tour Package
An exclusive VIP Tour Package with travel pack and custom luggage tags.
Beer & Wine
Beer & Wine are provided at all lunches and dinners.
Airport Transfers
All airport transfers to and from London Heathrow Airport by private car with dedicated driver.
Tour Leader / Manager
Dedicated and experienced Tour Leader and Tour Manager
Gratuities / Tips
All gratuities are included.

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Day 1 - Arrival Day
Monday, October 28th, 2024 - Day 1 - Arrival Day
Monday, October 28th, 2024 - Day 1 - Arrival Day

Participants 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 to the MacDonald Windsor Hotel.

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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Day 2 Battle of Britain
Day 2 Battle of Britain
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - Day 2 - Battle of Britain Bunker
Day 2 - Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - Battle of Britain Bunker / High Wycombe

After breakfast our tour will begin with a visit to High Wycombe - Wartime Headquarters of the Eighth Air Force and RAF Bomber Command. Now a private girls boarding school, this is an excellent start to our Eighth Air Force historical journey.

Following lunch at the Crown and Treaty Pub - Uxbridge, the day will continue with a private museum guide at the Battle of Britain Bunker at RAF Uxbridge. The command bunker at RAF Uxbridge was the main center of communication for the Royal Air Force during the crucial days of the Battle of Britain.

The day will conclude by returning to the MacDonald Windsor Hotel for the evening, where a casual dinner will be served.
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Day 3 - Debden
Day 3 - Debden
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Day 3 - RAF Debden / Bury St. Edmunds
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Participants will pack up as the tour departs Windsor and travels to the country village of Rickling Green for a bite to eat at the Cricketer's Arms Pub.

Following lunch, a tour of RAF Debden, a principal airbase during the Battle of Britain, that was turned over to U.S. Eighth Air Force Fighter Command. Now an active British Army installation, the tour will be permitted on base for a tour of this historic Eighth Air Force landmark, with a drive down the wartime runways where Fourth Fighter Group Spitfires, Thunderbolts, and Mustangs once operated.

The day will conclude with check-in at The Angel Hotel in the village of Bury St Edmunds with a free evening to explore on your own or with other participants.
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Day 4 - Old Buckenham
Day 4 - Old Buckenham
Thursday, October 31st, 2024 - Day 4 - Quidenham/Old Buck/ Hethel
Thursday, October 31, 2024

The day will begin with a drive to St. Andrews Church in the village of Quidenham. This beautiful church was built in the 15th Century, where we will view the "airman's window", which is duplicated in the Chapel of the Fallen Eagles at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

We continue to Old Buckenham, the home of the 453rd Bomb Group. Flying the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, the 453rd Bomb Group flew in the Eighth Air Force, Second Air Division. Eighth Air Force historian, Mr. James Cleary, will be our host as we tour the excellent Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum, followed by lunch at a local pub, The Gamekeeper, before continuing to Horham.

Following lunch, the tour will visit the 389th Bomb Group Memorial Museum at Hethel. This amazing museum tells the story of the airmen of the famous "Sky Scorpions."

Dinner will be at the Angel Hotel in their exclusive dining room, the Vault.
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Day 5 - 100th Bomb Group
Day 5 - 100th Bomb Group
Friday, November 1st, 2024 - Day 5 -100th B.G. Museum/390th B.G Museum
Friday, November 1, 2024

The tour will head to Framlingham/Parham Airfield, where we will visit the restored Control Tower that now houses a museum. This location is significant as it served as the wartime home of the 390th Bomb Group.

We will then depart for Thorpe Abbotts and the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum where we will have private access to see this incredible tribute to the 100th Bomb Group. The 100th Bomb Group is the featured unit in the upcoming Apple TV nine-part mini-series, “Masters of the Air.”

We will have a meal at a favorite 100th Bomb Group pub, the Half Moon Inn, followed by a free evening after returning to the hotel.
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Day 6 - Bottisham
Day 6 - Bottisham
November 2nd, 2024 - Day 6 - Bottisham Airfield Museum / Cambridge
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

The tour will depart the Angel Hotel late morning and travel to Bottisham Airfield Museum, the home base of the 361st Fighter Group, where participants will have a chance to ride in wartime Willys jeeps and take a trip around the wartime airfield.

We will conclude the day by checking into the beautiful University Arms Hotel in Cambridge with a three-course evening meal.
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Day 7 - Bassingbourn
Day 7 - Bassingbourn
November 3rd, 2024 - Day 7 - Bassingbourn - Duxford Air Museum
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

Participants have the option to choose how they’d like to spend their day.

Tour offerings are the Imperial War Museum and the 91st Bomb Group airfield at Bassingbourn.

Or, spend the day exploring Cambridge on your own or with a professional tour guide.
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Day 8 - Madingley
Day 8 - Madingley
November 4th, 2024 - Day 8 - American Cemetery Madingley/High Wycombe
Monday, November 4th, 2024

The day will begin with a tour of the Cambridge American Cemetery at Madingley.

Lunch will be at the nearby The Three Horseshoes pub before departing for London and check in at the Clermont - Charing Cross, with a free evening to explore the city.
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Day 9 - Wartime London
Day 9 - Wartime London
November 5th, 2024 - Day 9 - Churchill War Rooms/St. Paul's Cathedral
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

The day will begin at the Churchill War Rooms beneath the National Treasury Building with a private tour that allows participants to go "behind the glass."

Lunch will be at Café Rouge and we will continue to St. Paul's Cathedral, which includes the American Chapel and the U.S. Roll of Honor.
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Day 10 London Free Day
Day 10 London Free Day
November 6th, 2024 - Day 10 - Free Day in London to explore the city!!
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Participants will have the day to explore the sites of this amazing city on their own schedule.

To close out the tour, a farewell dinner will be held at the Clermont Hotel - Charing Cross.
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Day 11 - Departure Day
Day 11 - Departure Day
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 - Day 11 - Departure Day
November 7th, 2024

Participants will be driven directly to their terminal by private car for easy check-in on their return flight to the United States.
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Day 1 - Arrival Day

Monday, October 28th, 2024 - Day 1 - Arrival Day

Monday, October 28th, 2024 - Day 1 - Arrival Day

Participants 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 to the MacDonald Windsor Hotel.

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.

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

13 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.

My tour of the 8th. Air Force bases and other WWII historic sites in and around London exceeded my expectations. The choice of venues was excellent. Furthermore; Mark, Dave and bus driver Kevin frequently went the extra mile, in some cases extra miles, to ensure everyone got to see their own areas of special interest. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in America's role in aiding the defense of freedom against the forces of darkness that threatened Europe 1939 - 1945. Frank X. O'Brien

By Francis O for Roger A. Freeman Heritage Tour - "The Mighty Eighth" - "Easy Eight" on Oct 28, 2024

Great trip. Bus ride was excellent. I decided to stay with the museum volunteer, rather than tour on my own, and I'm glad I did. I didn't see a lot of the museum, but I have been there a couple of times before. What I did see was extremely informative and interesting, thanks to the volunteer. Looking forward to the next one.

By William M for Sky Legends Tour on Sep 24, 2024

Absolutely Wonderful. I loved having early acces and enjoying lunch with good company. I loved touring the B17 and seeing the facilities. Absolutely fabulous and awe inspiring. Mr. Copeland and the team at the Mighty 8th have granted me wonderful learning opportunities and experiences that I will treasure for life.

By Stephen G for Sky Legends Tour on Sep 23, 2024

It was a great day,! I was very impressed with the museum at Warner Robbins— and Mike, who took us around was so helpful , explaining things and letting people go up into the restored B-17 if they chose to. The box lunch was very good. The bus was comfortable and our driver was great. Mark did a great job of planning this for us at a very reasonable price for a very fun and educational day.