Boxted was home to the 386th BG, 354th
FG, 56th FG, and after the second world war, the RAF.
Legendary
pilots flew from here; Francis Gabreski, Bob Johnson, Hub Zemke.
The museum is
dedicated to all the men from Boxted that made the ultimate
sacrifice and our chapel area records their names.
The museum was
opened by Henry Farwell (veteran of the 386th Bombardment Group)
on May 29th 2011.
Attractions
include the largest collection of B26 Marauder aircraft parts in
the UK featuring a large section of fuselage, a restored V2 rocket
motor, and a Royal Observer Corps display, and a Link Trainer
under restoration.
A third
building is now open containing a new Marauder display and a new
display of Second World War military uniforms.
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