Old Buckenham: The 453rd Bombardment Group Museum
USAAF heritage site
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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-769182
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- 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
Revisions
USAAF Heritage site
'Old Buckenham' added at the beginning of the name so that it occurs in the alphabetical list under the letter 'o'. Rob edwards
Rob Edwards - correcting typo on original entry.
Museum details entered by Rob Edwards based on a visit to the museum on 7th January 2017.
