London: Masters of the Air Tour

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ID: GYG1323433-2021305
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Masters of the Air, the USAAF in World War II, on your chauffeur-driven private tour. Visit Thorpe Abbots, Parham, American Cemetery, Cambridge and the 390th and 100th Bombardment Groups.
Begin your journey with a visit to the iconic Masters of the Air Tour locations, the cornerstone of your Masters tour experience. Immerse yourself in the events leading up to the USAAF's arrival in 1943 to 1945.

During 1943–1945, the United States Army Air Forces operated extensively from eastern England, especially around Cambridge. The nearby Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial honours many of the airmen killed during these operations.

From 1941 to 1945, the USAAF expanded into a global striking arm with sixteen numbered air forces operating across every theatre. In Europe, the Eighth and Fifteenth Air Forces carried out daylight strategic bombing of Germany, while the Ninth and Twelfth supported Allied ground advances. In the Pacific, the Fifth, Seventh, Thirteenth, and Twentieth Air Forces executed long-range campaigns culminating in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The Masters of the Air Tour serves as your gateway to understanding the crucial decisions made in the USAAF Fighter Command’s nerve centre, a pivotal chapter in your WWII tour.

Travel to Thorpe Abbots, the home of the ‘Bloody Hundredth’, a crucial stop on your journey. This Bomb Group earned a reputation for high casualty rates as they flew missions, adding depth to your narrative.

At Parham, continue to unravel the tales of the 390th Bombardment Group, a key element of your journey. Their heroic efforts, from attacking industrial targets to supporting ground forces, enrich your understanding of the wartime experience.

. They were the first to bomb Berlin in daylight and received recognition for their contributions.\
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is the only American World War II military cemetery in the UK. It commemorates U.S. service members who died during operations based in Britain and across Europe during WWII. The site contains the graves of 3,811 American war dead, while more than 5,100 names are inscribed on the Walls of the Missing.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the events leading up to World War II
  • Visit Thorpe Abbots, home of the ‘Bloody Hundredth’ Bomb Group
  • Learn about the 95th Bombardment Group’s remarkable feats at Horham
  • Discover the heroic efforts of the 390th Bombardment Group at Parham
  • Understand the crucial decisions made in the RAF Fighter Command’s nerve center
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking and may require a moderate level of fitness.
The tour covers multiple locations, so be prepared for travel between sites.
A Text message will be sent to the lead cilents phone number 24 hours before the tour.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to the Masters of the Air Tour
  • Visit to Thorpe Abbots
  • Visit to Parham
  • Visit the American Military Cemetery in Cambridge
  • All guides are members of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides.
  • Free Water
  • Mercedes Luxury vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.