Echoes of The Past
Location
Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum, The Control Tower, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7QB
Telephone
07931 971771- Next Event
- 27th June 2026 10:00am - 27th June 2026 4:00pm
- Following 1 Event
28/06/26 10:00
-28/06/26 16:00
About this event
Travel back to war time 1940's. A great family day out.
Echoes of The Past is an annual fund-raiser for the museum, featuring military vehicles, classic cars, re-enactors, talks, displays, stalls,
and food/light refreshments available from the BBQ and vintage style tearoom.
FREE Entry & Parking. Donations welcome.
The event also includes a commemorative service and a wreath is laid to remember those who lost their lives in World War II.
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About the Venue
Award-winning Museum dedicated to preserving the memory of all who served with the 8th USAAF at RAF Bury St Edmunds during WWII, housed in the original control tower and other period buildings.
Uncover the history of the men and women who served here and how they fit into the story of The Mighty Eighth told in the 9-part Apple TV+ series Masters of The Air, starring Austin Butler.
Bury St Edmunds was home for thousands of American airmen and women during WWII and a visit to Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum is like taking a trip back in time. Full of artefacts, maps, photo's, aircraft relics and memorabilia. Friendly guided tours and a welcoming Vintage Tea Room with home made cakes and refreshments.
RAF Bury St Edmunds, now Rougham Airfield and known in WWII by the USAAF as Station 468, not only welcomed 3,000 GIs during WWII but the Glenn Miller Orchestra, legendary comedian Bob Hope and Hollywood movie star Clark Gable, who all visited to entertain the troops.
It was home for the 94th Bomb Group (and for a shorter time the 322nd and 47th Bomb Groups) of the USAAF 8th Airforce, whose contribution to the Allies’ strategic bombing offensive helped turn the tide of war against the Nazis and free occupied Europe.
The 94th Bomb Group flew the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress as part of the Eighth Air Force's strategic bombing campaign and served chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization throughout the war.
Come along and delve into the history of this fascinating period of time.
Discover more about the airbase in the Masters of the Air Guide.
In 2023, Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum won an Acquisition International Business Excellence Award for Best Historical Aviation Institution.
2025 Season Opening
The Museum is now closed for winter maintenance.
The Museum will always open for pre-arranged visits for Veterans families.
2026 Opening
The Museum opens for the 2026 season on 29th March 2026. Opening hours are every Sunday 10:00 - 16:00, until 11th October 2026.
Please keep checking website for event dates.
Group visits
Dependent on volunteer availability.
Visits outside of the season are available all year round by appointment.
Entry
Free entry but donations greatly appreciated.
For Hire
The Museum is also available for hire for larger groups/parties, lectures etc.
