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”.


Read the Story

1945-04-06 - Mission 305

Mission number: 305

On 6th April 1945 - just over 80 years ago - the 384th were in action again, with 42 aircraft assigned to bomb Railway marshalling yards at Leipzig in Germany. With 4 unused ground spares and 1 that scrubbed the mission, 37 B17s took off shortly after 04:16 and made their way towards the target. Group lead was an unnamed PFF equipped B-17 being flown by William Monroe McKay with Commander Charles Bishop and 3 navigators on board (crew pictured)...

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Discover The People

William "Pop" Dolan - Intelligence Officer

Lieutenant Colonel William E. "Pop" Dolan Group Intelligence Officer 2nd Jan. 1943 - 6th Sept. 1945 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Serial Nr O-468972 Missions credited 384th BG - 1 Served under all 384th BG Commanders in his role as Group Intelligence Officer, and was the only Staff Officer to serve the 384th continuously from its inception through to deactivation. Pop was born in Boonton, New Jersey on 4th July 1896, the second of...

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About 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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