Old Buckenham: The 453rd Bombardment Group Museum

USAAF heritage site
media-26005.jpeg UPL 26005 The entrance to the museum. The building was purpose built in 2016. The memorial to the 453rd BG (H) is behind this building. Rob Edwards collection

All photos taken 7th January 2017 by Rob edwards on a visit to the museum.

Object Number - UPL 26005 - The entrance to the museum. The building was purpose built in 2016. The memorial to the 453rd BG (H) is behind this building.

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Detailed History

Opened 2016 in a new build funded privately by the owner of Old Buckenham airfield. The curator is James Clarey. See: http://www.oldbuck.com/en/museum/

People

media-42164.pdf (84.1 KB) Document 42164 1LT Frank Eyre, Bombardier

Items from personal files of COL Frank Eyre (USA Ret) & his son, COL Michael Eyre (USA Ret)

Francis Thomas Eyre

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Frank E Sallee

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-769182
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Lloyd Wayne Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: AO 748 823 / 6862108
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot/co-pilot

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Date11 Nov 2022 17:46:36
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Date16 Jan 2017 11:52:00
ContributorRob in Norwich
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'Old Buckenham' added at the beginning of the name so that it occurs in the alphabetical list under the letter 'o'. Rob edwards

Date9 Jan 2017 15:23:37
ContributorRob in Norwich
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Rob Edwards - correcting typo on original entry.

Date9 Jan 2017 15:13:50
ContributorRob in Norwich
ChangesCreated entry with name, known as, latitude, longitude and history
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Museum details entered by Rob Edwards based on a visit to the museum on 7th January 2017.

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