IWM Duxford
Spend a full day at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, home to one of the world's finest collections of military aircraft and the historic Battle of Britain operations room.
The Mighty 8th Army Air Force WW II History England Tour
A week in Cambridge exploring the airfields, museums, and stories of the Mighty Eighth Army Air Force, from IWM Duxford and RAF Bassingbourn to Thorpe Abbotts and the Rougham Control Tower.
- Group size20 – 30 guests
- Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
- From$3,100
About this tour
A week in Cambridge exploring the airfields.
We invite you, your family, and friends to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the English countryside, walking in the footsteps of the men who flew with the Mighty Eighth Army Air Force during World War II. Based at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel, this small-group tour brings history to life at the airfields, museums, and villages that shaped the air war over Europe.
Five escorted coach days take you to IWM Duxford, RAF Bassingbourn, Thorpe Abbotts, the Rougham Control Tower Museum, and the Cambridge American Cemetery — with a brewery tour, a Cambridge walking tour, and a free day to explore at your own pace. The land package includes hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, and group dinners.
What's included
Tour highlights
RAF Bassingbourn
Tour the wartime base of the 91st Bomb Group, whose B-17s flew some of the earliest and most dangerous daylight bombing missions over occupied Europe.
Thorpe Abbotts
Visit the 100th Bomb Group memorial and airfield at Thorpe Abbotts, known as the 'Bloody Hundredth' for the heavy losses it endured.
Rougham Control Tower Museum
Explore the restored control tower at Rougham, once home to the 322nd and 94th Bomb Groups, now a museum preserving their legacy.
Cambridge American Cemetery
Pay tribute at the Cambridge American Cemetery, the only American World War II cemetery in the United Kingdom, honouring 3,812 American service members.
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1Day 1
Arrival in Cambridge
Arrive at the airport and transfer to the Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel. Settle in and enjoy a welcome group dinner.
- 2Day 2
A Cambridge Day
Guided walking tour of Cambridge — the colleges, King's College Chapel, the Backs, and the Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon visit to the Cambridge American Cemetery, the only American WWII cemetery in the UK, honouring 3,812 American service members.
- 3Day 3
IWM Duxford & Nuthampstead
Depart by coach at 0900 for IWM Duxford (1000–1200), then lunch at the Woodman Inn in Nuthampstead. Return to IWM Duxford for the afternoon (1430–1600) before heading back to the hotel.
- 4Day 4
A Free Day
Enjoy a free day to explore Cambridge at your own pace — punting on the Cam, the colleges, or the Fitzwilliam Museum.
- 5Day 5
RAF Bassingbourn & Grantchester
Coach departs at 0900 to visit and tour RAF Bassingbourn (1000–1200). After lunch, tour the picturesque village of Grantchester (1400–1600) before returning to the hotel.
- 6Day 6
Thorpe Abbotts & Diss Village
Depart at 0900 for Thorpe Abbotts and the 100th Bomb Group memorial (1000–1200). After lunch, visit the charming market town of Diss Village before returning to Cambridge.
- 7Day 7
Rougham & Greene King Brewery
Coach departs at 0900 for the Rougham Control Tower Museum (1000–1200). Enjoy lunch in the medieval town of Bury St Edmunds, then tour the Greene King Brewery (1500–1630) before returning to Cambridge.
- 8Day 8
Departure Day
Enjoy breakfast, check out of the hotel, and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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