Film Screening: GI Airmen in East Anglia (2007)

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11am - 12noon : The Auditorium

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The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF

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Witness history on the big screen

East Anglia, 1942: the US Air Force has landed, bringing Jeeps, gum, candy and nylons. Using rare, original footage, discover the story behind the people who risked extraordinary danger to secure the peace.

Part of the Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk exhibition and event series.

Free, booking essential
Content warning: This film contains scenes of mild violence and images of war

Some tickets are available to book on the door (for Silver Wings talks and films only) subject to availability.

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    Silver Wings is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and supported by The Alan Boswell Group Charitable Trust, Anguish's Educational Foundation, The Charles Littlewood Hill Trust, Norwich Freemen's Charity, The Paul Bassham Charitable Trust, The Second Air Division Memorial Trust and Simon Gibson Trust.

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