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 21stAntiques Event - Runway Flee
Blackdog Antiques - Stalls selling antiques & collectables. Refreshments available
More info
April 28thOpen Sunday
Open day
May 26thOpen Sunday Road Run
Open Day where vehicles go on a route around local roads and landk
June 30thOpen Sunday
Open Day
July 7thAntiques Event - Runway Flee
Blackdog Antiques - Stalls selling antiques & collectables. Refreshments available
More info
July 28thOpen Sunday + Classic Cars
Open day plus a collection of classic cars
August 25thOpen Sunday
Open Day
September 29thOpen Sunday + Jeep Day + Road Run
Open Day plus as many jeeps and other vehicles go on a road run in the local area and offroad . The last open day for the year.
October 6thAntiques Event - Runway Flee
Blackdog Antiques - Stalls selling antiques & collectables. Refreshments available
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)

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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