Tour participants will arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR), where a representative from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will greet the group. From there, you’ll be transferred by private car to the Macdonald Hotel in Windsor.

After check-in, take time to explore Windsor at your own pace. In the evening, join fellow travelers for a delightful cocktail reception and welcome dinner.

Located in the heart of Windsor, the Macdonald Windsor Hotel places you just a short walk from Windsor Castle. Its central setting offers easy access to the town’s historic streets, shops, and atmosphere.

Discover Bentley Priory, the headquarters of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain that served as the wartime base for Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding. Explore the museum and discover the leadership, strategy, and decision-making that shaped Britain's air defense in 1940.

Continue to RAF Uxbridge for a guided tour of the Battle of Britain Bunker, the command center where RAF Fighter Command directed air operations during the Battle of Britain. Exhibits and preserved operations rooms provide insight into the decisions that shaped Britain's air defense in 1940.

Note: Access to the bunker requires descending 76 steps. A video presentation is available for those who prefer not to enter the bunker.

Visit Debden Aerodrome, a key fighter station in RAF 11 Group during the Battle of Britain and later the home of the famed Fourth Fighter Group in the Eighth Air Force. Explore the history of this important wartime airfield, including access to areas of the former base and a drive along its historic runways.

Arrive in Bury St Edmunds and check in at The Angel Hotel, a historic property located in the heart of town with roots dating back to the 15th century.

Dinner is on your own this evening, providing an opportunity to explore the restaurants, pubs, and historic streets of Bury St Edmunds at your own pace.

Visit Old Buckenham Aerodrome, the wartime home of the 453rd Bomb Group and its B-24 Liberators. Explore the Eighth Air Force Heritage Gallery and learn about the missions, aircraft, and airmen who operated from this historic base during World War II.

After lunch, our group will visit St. Andrew's Church in Quidenham, welcomed by the local parish warden. This stunning 15th-century church gives a glimpse into history. We will see the famous "airman’s window," also replicated in the Chapel of the Fallen Eagles at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

Conclude the afternoon at The 389th Bomb Group Memorial Exhibition in Hethel, the wartime home of the 389th Bomb Group. Discover the history of the airmen, aircraft, and missions flown from this important Eighth Air Force base.

Explore Framlingham Airfield, also known as Parham, the wartime home of the 390th Bomb Group. Visit the 390th Bomb Group Memorial Air Museum, housed in a restored control tower, where exhibits and artifacts preserve the history of the airmen, aircraft, and missions flown from this Eighth Air Force base during World War II.

Visit Thorpe Abbotts, the wartime home of the 100th Bomb Group. Explore the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum and learn about the airmen, aircraft, and missions that inspired the Apple TV series Masters of the Air.

Visit Cambridge American Cemetery, the final resting place of 3,811 American service members who lost their lives during World War II. Set on the outskirts of Cambridge, the cemetery serves as a place of remembrance and reflection for those who served overseas.

Ceremony of Remembrance

Participate in a special ceremony honoring the men and women commemorated at the cemetery and their contributions to the Allied victory.

Explore the Imperial War Museum Duxford, a historic airfield and museum featuring aircraft, military vehicles, and exhibits spanning the history of aviation and conflict. Enjoy a self-guided visit and lunch on your own at one of the museum's cafés.

Experience a "behind the glass" tour of the Churchill War Rooms with a museum guide.

Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of London’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of resilience during World War II. A guided tour explores the cathedral’s history, architecture, and its place in Britain's wartime story.

Private car transfers will be arranged for your departure, providing transportation to Heathrow Airport.

Participants will be dropped off at their designated terminal in the Departures area, with time for a smooth check-in for their return flight home.

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is located in Pooler, Georgia, and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to today.

The Educational Travel Program extends that mission beyond the museum, offering immersive experiences that connect participants with the sites and stories that shaped the Eighth Air Force's history.