RAF Grafton Underwood Memorial
RAF Grafton Underwood Memorial
RAF Grafton Underwood Memorial
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Jagbee
Cincinnati, OH30 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
I have a relative in Grafton Underwood and make a pilgrimage here every time I visit. Volunteers keep it in good condition. I once spoke to a volunteer who had brought his own tools to tend to the landscaping. He said he did it “Because if it weren’t for these lads we’d be speaking German wouldn’t we?” I was touched. In the summer, occasionally I have seen WWII aircraft (a Spitfire, twice) flying by, and understand that local enthusiasts sometimes will fly over the old airfields. Lots of atmosphere. There is a pub in nearby Geddington (the Star) that serves a good lunch.
Written December 19, 2018
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malc1005
Kettering, UK4,232 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
A lovely memorial to the brave men of the USAF, based at RAF Grafton Underwood. And well visited every year, by members of the USAF. Well worth a visit to show your respects.
Written October 13, 2016
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Michael T
Oundle, UK225 contributions
May 2018
Easy to find on the main road. G Underwood was the first bomber base in UK to take the Eighth Air Force ( 1942).
This memorial is dedicated to the second wave to occupy the base (384th BG) from 43-45 and, movingly, to the 1500 + men who died in that effort..
This memorial is dedicated to the second wave to occupy the base (384th BG) from 43-45 and, movingly, to the 1500 + men who died in that effort..
Written May 24, 2018
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NorthernSouly
Kettering, UK1,136 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Lovely memorial dedicated to the USAF men and women who gave up their lives in the war. Makes you think hard when visiting and appreciate your precious life.
Written November 18, 2016
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Clive E
Corby, UK405 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
This station, so its says staged the first and last 8th Airforce bombing raids of WW2.
The memorial is of a nice design and one can sit and take in the very pretty countryside, its good.
The memorial is of a nice design and one can sit and take in the very pretty countryside, its good.
Written November 11, 2016
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chrissiebells
Northamptonshire, UK75 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
A small well appointed monument situated around halfway along the Geddington Road near the delightful village of Grafton - name tells you what it is - worth viewing if passing
Written June 26, 2019
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Steve G
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Jun 2019 • Couples
very good place to visit & peaceful the church as a window with a b 17 bomber that was used from the air field.
Written June 6, 2019
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Skybolt
Peterborough, UK175 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Yhis elegant memorial is beautifully maintained in memory of those who served here in WW2. From this airfield and two others in the district the first American heavy bomber raid on occupied Europe took place. Now the airfield has gone except for narrow concrete road surfaces providing access for the farmers. The village church has a magnificent stained glass window in a side chapel commemorating the USAAF time at the nearby airfield. A photo of this is in David Beaty's fine book 'Light Perpetual', a survey of aviation memorials.
Written October 11, 2017
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Linda U
Cambridge, UK37 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Easy to access little known memorial but the same sentiment as at other larger sites. Glad that it is available.
Written August 8, 2017
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Tony M
Northampton, UK32 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Well worth a visit,i used play there when most of the airdrome was there.Alas there is not much left of it now,just the odd pill boxes and air raid shelters.If you go into the there you can see a large stained window,showing the bombers that flew from there.
Written August 2, 2017
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O3877BMTom_M
Rushden, UK1 contribution
Several years ago, we visited a pub in a nearby village (I believe it was Brigstock). I can remember old English pennies stuck in the wall near the fire, and the landlord explained that the Americans would stick a heated penny in the wall before a combat mission, signifying that they would have to come back to collect it. The pennies left in the wall were said to belong to those who never returned. I am unable to find any reference to this online. Can you help?
angela w
Barnsley, UK15 contributions
it is the vane arms in sudborough near brigstock
RAF Grafton Underwood Memorial (Kettering) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near RAF Grafton Underwood Memorial:
- (0.01 mi) Shy Bairns Hollibobs Cottage, Geddington Village
- (3.34 mi) Swallows Rest Bed & Breakfast
- (3.07 mi) Homefield Grange Retreat
- (2.59 mi) Premier Inn Corby hotel
- (2.01 mi) Holiday Inn Express Kettering, an IHG Hotel
- Restaurants near RAF Grafton Underwood Memorial:
- (0.05 mi) The Star Inn
- (0.16 mi) Cafe Oak
- (0.14 mi) Starbucks
- (0.31 mi) Dovecote Buttery
- (2.07 mi) Miller & Carter