Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
US 8th Army Airforce Memorial
In or near Wymington.
US 8th Army Airforce Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jeff Tomlinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
US 8th Army Airforce Memorial is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The US 8th Army Airforce Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the contributions of the 8th Army Airforce during World War II. The memorial serves as a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the aircrew who served.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2457, -0.6244
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Podington
- Postcode
- NN29 7JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/5108632389 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is US 8th Army Airforce Memorial?
- US 8th Army Airforce Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN29 7JB), in the parish of Podington.
- What is US 8th Army Airforce Memorial?
- US 8th Army Airforce Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to US 8th Army Airforce Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN29 7JB.
- Is US 8th Army Airforce Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — US 8th Army Airforce Memorial is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is US 8th Army Airforce Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, US 8th Army Airforce Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to US 8th Army Airforce Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN29 7JB.