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Walk in the Footsteps of the Bloody Hundredth: A Private Masters of the Air Day in Norfolk & Suffolk
A chauffeur-driven, 10-hour private tour from London that visits former 8th Army Air Force bases — Thorpe Abbots, Parham, Horham — and key American WWII sites for a focused study of the USAAF in Europe.
Walk in the Footsteps of the Bloody Hundredth: A Private Masters of the Air Day in Norfolk & Suffolk.
This private, chauffeur-driven day trip peels back the English countryside to reveal the airfields and stories of the US 8th Army Air Force. From a London pickup you’ll cross into Norfolk and Suffolk to walk the hard yards of Bomber Command’s American partners — visiting Thorpe Abbots, Parham, Horham, the American Cemetery and wartime Cambridge while tracing the operational history of the 100th, 95th and 390th Bombardment Groups.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A concentrated study of the USAAF in WWII
Immerse yourself in the narrative of the USAAF’s 8th Air Force: how units were raised, how missions were flown, and how crucial command decisions shaped the air war over Europe.
Thorpe Abbots — home of the ‘Bloody Hundredth’
Visit Thorpe Abbots, the base associated with the 100th Bombardment Group, whose high-casualty reputation earned it the grim sobriquet that frames much of the tour’s perspective.
Parham, Horham and the bomber groups
At Parham and Horham you’ll follow the operational threads of the 390th and 95th Bombardment Groups and learn the missions and achievements that defined their roles in the Allied air campaign.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a full-day, chauffeur-driven private tour that moves from London into the rural sweep of Norfolk and Suffolk. After collection in Central London you travel by road to former 8th Air Force bases, pausing at preserved airfields, cemeteries and wartime hubs to hear first-hand accounts of missions, unit histories and the decisions made in the USAAF command network.
THE HISTORY
A concentrated study of the USAAF in WWII
Immerse yourself in the narrative of the USAAF’s 8th Air Force: how units were raised, how missions were flown, and how crucial command decisions shaped the air war over Europe.
THE SITES
Thorpe Abbots — home of the ‘Bloody Hundredth’
Visit Thorpe Abbots, the base associated with the 100th Bombardment Group, whose high-casualty reputation earned it the grim sobriquet that frames much of the tour’s perspective.
THE STORIES
Parham, Horham and the bomber groups
At Parham and Horham you’ll follow the operational threads of the 390th and 95th Bombardment Groups and learn the missions and achievements that defined their roles in the Allied air campaign.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The verified itinerary is a full-day experience lasting 10 hours.
No specific gear list is provided in the verified data; plan for a full day of travel between sites.
Meeting location listed is Ealing Broad Tube Station; the tour collects from hotels in Central London for travel into Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is 10 hours in duration.
Where does the tour start?
The listed meeting location is Ealing Broad Tube Station; the tour also collects guests from hotels in Central London.
What age is the tour appropriate for?
The verified information indicates the tour is suitable for ages 7 and up.
Which airfields and groups will we visit?
Stops include Thorpe Abbots (the ‘Bloody Hundredth’/100th Bombardment Group), Parham (390th), Horham (95th) and related American WWII sites including the American Cemetery and Cambridge.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — the tour is described as a chauffeur-driven private tour operated by Travel England Tours Ltd.
What is the geographic focus of the tour?
The tour travels from London into the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk to visit former 8th Army Air Force bases and wartime sites.