Welcome to the 384th Bombardment Group Museum
RAF Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire, UK
Step back in time and explore the incredible legacy of the 384th Bombardment Group, a unit of the U.S. Army Air Forces that served in England during World War II.
Our Museum is dedicated to preserving the stories of the brave American airmen and those that made their missions possible who flew from RAF Grafton Underwood, facing immense challenges in the skies over Europe. Through historical exhibits, personal accounts, and wartime artifacts, we honor their sacrifice, dedication, and the deep bond forged between the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a veteran’s family member, or someone discovering the story for the first time, we invite you to explore the heroism, resilience, and contributions of the 384th Bombardment Group.
Join us in remembering their service and ensuring their stories live on for generations to come.
Our Museum is indebted to the 384th Bomb Group Heritage Association for their continued support, and for the use of their excellent website for our research.
Please visit www.384thbombgroup.com to learn more about the men, the missions and the 384th Bombardment Group. The site contains a wealth of information and images about all matters relating to the 384th Bombardment Group.
Together, we’ll “Keep the Show on the Road”.
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1944-05-31 - Mission 121
Mission number: 121
On 31st May 1944 the 384th were in action again, with 17 aircraft assigned to bomb the railroad marshaling yards at Colmar, France. With 1 unused ground spare, 2 aircraft that scrubbed the mission, 1 flying spare that returned to base and 1 that aborted, 12 aircraft made their way towards their target, departing Grafton Underwood between 08.01am and 08.09am. Bomb load today was AN-M64 500lb. general purpose bombs. The 384th Bomb Group formed the...
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Leslie Otho "Les" Amundson - Pilot
2nd Lt. Leslie Otho "Les" Amundson Pilot 547th Bomb Squadron 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Serial Nr O-677214 POW 26th November 1943 Missions credited - 1 Leslie Otho Amundson was born 16th June 1920 in Sunnyside, Washington to Albert and Nettie Amundson. Leslie was the youngest of their children and he had eight siblings. Together, they enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping trips. In 1938, Leslie graduated from Sunnyside...
Read moreAbout the 384th
The 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) was activated on December 1, 1942, at Gowen Field, Idaho. It trained in Wendover, Utah, and Sioux City, Iowa, before deploying to Grafton Underwood Airfield, England in May 1943. Combat operations in the European Theatre of Operations began on 22nd June 1943, with the final mission coming on 25th April, 1945. The group became part of the 41st Combat Bombardment Wing of the 1st Air Division and was assigned the Triangle-P tail code.
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