Upottery Airfield Heritage Center
Details:
On the west side of the road.
MuseumThe Upottery Heritage Centre preserves the history of RAF Upottery and its pivotal role in the D-Day invasion, highlighting the activities of the U.S. Army Air Forces' 439th Troop Carrier Group and the American airborne troops who departed from the airfield on June 56, 1944. Housed in part of the original 439th Troop Carrier Group headquarters and a Nissen hut, the museum features rare photographs, films, uniforms, weapons, artifacts, and exhibits documenting the preparations for Operation Overlord, including the departure of the famed "Easy Company" of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Source of information: www.southwestairfields.co.uk
Monument Text:
Commemorates:
Units:
101st Airborne Division
325th Glider Infantry Regiment
401st Glider Infantry Regiment
439th Troop Carrier Group
506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
82nd Airborne Division
9th Air Force
United States Air Force
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Normandy Invasion
Other images :








