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27 July 2026

July 27, 2002 — 306th Bomb Group Museum Opens

By Steve Snyder
306th Bomb Group Museum Opens

Founder, Ralph Franklin, and his wife Daphne opened the Museum in an original 306th Bomb Group building used to store small arms ammunition. To learn more, visit the Museum website at https://www.306bg.co.uk/

To ensure the 306th Bomb Group Museum can continue its invaluable work, the 306th Bomb Group Historical Association is holding its annual fundraising drive that coincides with the anniversary date of the museum's opening.

We are accepting donations via PayPal or Zeffy or by check. See donation instructions at https://306bg.us/donations.html

If donating by check, please send an email to 306th BGHA Treasurer Mark Ferrari at matt306bg@gmail.com, or include a note on the check memo line, to ensure that your donation is designated for the Museum fundraiser.

There is also an option to purchase a memorial plaque at the Museum in Thurleigh, UK. For more information, visit our website at https://306bg.us/museum%20v4.htm

The 2025 fundraising drive will end on October 18, the last day of this year's reunion in San Antonio, Texas.

To commemorate its 25th Anniversary In 2027, the Museum is having a big celebration and 306th BGHA members are encouraged to make the trip across the Pond to join in on the festivities and fun.

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