WWII Museum - 493bg Debach - American 8th Army Air Force!!!
WWII Museum - 493bg Debach - American 8th Army Air Force
Control Tower

"The Last but the Best"

Debach was one of the last 8th Air Force heavy bomber stations to be occupied by the American 8th Army Air Force.

Debach is situated 3 miles north-west of Woodbridge with some of the sites located in the adjoining village of Burgh. The pronunciation of Debach was always a problem for uninitiated Americans, who invariably referred to "Dee-bark" - locals have always pronounced it as "Deb-idge".

This site, hopefully, illustrates to you the history of the 493rd Bomb Group, the restoration of the airfield and memories of the brave men who served here

Events Diary
(All events subject to Covid Restrictions at the time of the event)

April 27thOpen Sunday
Open 11:00am till 4:00pm
More info
May 25thOpen Sunday Road Run
ROAD RUN Open 11:00am till 4:00pm (Driver's Briefing for road run 11:30)
More info
June 29thOpen Sunday
Open 11:00am till 4:00pm
More info
July 27thOpen Sunday + Classic Cars
Museum open as usual plus a selection of classic cars
More info
August 31stOpen Sunday
Open 11:00am till 4:00pm
More info
September 28thOpen Sunday + Jeep Day + Road Run
Museum open 11:am till 4:00pm Plus an amazing collection of Jeeps from many collectors and a road run with as many jeeps as possible (Driver's briefing 11:30am)
More info

Museum Openings

Sunday Open Days
The Control Tower Museum will normally be open 11:00am to 4:00pm on the last Sundays in the months of...
April, May, June, July, August & September
See above for details...(or visit the events page)

Entrance and parking to the museum is free. Donations are most welcome.

The 493rd bomb group museum at Debach can be accessed on open days via Clopton commercial park IP13 6QT. next to the B1078 Road.

Additional Opening Times

During the 'Open Season' Wednesdays 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Please use Drabbs Lane entrance.
Contact us before you arrive as this is a working day at the Museum.

  • Entrance free - but donations are appreciated
  • Ample parking
  • Group visits welcomed - by appointment

Please note - the museum site has limited facilities for people with disabilities - wheelchair access to the Home Front building, the Nissen building, the Fire Station, the lower floor of the Control Tower, the Visitor's Centre and a specified washroom with wheelchair access.

Group Visits

Group and school visits are suspended for the time being.


Veteran’s and families are always welcome the museum. please contact Richard to arrange a visit.

Kyson Primary School visit 2018
Kyson Primary School visit 2018

Rosie the Riveters
Rosie the Riveters

EADT 1143rd Military Police Company
EADT 1143rd Military Police Company

Fighting 493rd BG Association.

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