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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1944-08-12 - Mission 178
Mission number: 178
On 12th August 1944 the 384th were in operation again, with 43 aircraft assigned to bomb a Luftwaffe landing ground at La Perthe France. With 1 flying spare that returned as briefed, 3 unused ground spares and 3 that scrubbed/aborted the mission, 36 aircraft made their way towards the target, leaving Grafton Underwood from 05.02am. Wing group lead was an unnamed B-17G 42-97960 piloted by Frank Lavon Allred with Commander Alfred Nuttall and 2 navi...
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Bernerd Charles Ollman - Airplane Maintenance Technician, Airplane Crew Chief
Sergeant / Master Sergeant Bernerd Charles Ollman Airplane Maintenance Technician, Crew Chief Dec. 1942-March 1944 546th Bomb Squadron 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Serial Nr 17042175One of the Group's original personnel having been assigned to it at its point of creation in December 1942. Bernerd Charles Ollmann was born 30th October 1912 in Amboy, Illinois, and had nine other siblings. In 1935, he graduated from his local high s...
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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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