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Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk Exhibition

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Sun 21 Sep

10am - 4pm : The Atrium

Silver Wings Free Exhibitions Learning Festival
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The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF

01603 727 950

Explore Norfolk's rich wartime history through a free, ten-day exhibition

A thoughtful look at community, memory and shared heritage, our Silver Wings exhibition showcases fascinating oral histories, rare film footage, and creative work produced by Norfolk schools and communities.

From the influence of American culture to the vital roles of women, and life on the ground during WWII, the ten-day exhibition highlights the hidden stories behind the 'friendly invasion' and reveals the lasting ties between Norfolk and the United States.

Free, drop-in
Recommended for all ages

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Exhibition Tours - Dates & times vary | Booking essential
Join exhibition curators and young participants for a 20 minute guided tour around the Silver Wings exhibition. Available on selected dates, these bookable tours offer extra insight into the stories behind the main exhibition.

Family Activities - Sat 20 Sep | 10am-4pm | Drop-in
Visit the Silver Wings Exhibition at The Forum on Sat 20 Sep and enjoy a variety of free, self-led activities. Expect arts and crafts, Lego, and model plane building.

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    Silver Wings Street Party

    Join us outside The Forum for a street party with heart, history and plenty of swing!

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  • 1pm - 3pm

    Film Screening: Kassel Mission (2006)

    Experience the air battle over the Seulingswald through rare footage and first hand accounts in Pride of the Nation: The Kassel Mission.

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  • 2pm - 3.30pm

    Silver Wings Social

    A free, 1940s style sing along with musician Lisa Redford.

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    • About Silver Wings

    From jitterbug dancing and donuts to first-hand accounts of service and sacrifice, Silver Wings celebrates the memories that shaped Norfolk during WWII, and the legacy that still echoes today.

    Join us for a free, ten-day exhibition and event series at The Forum, Fri 12-Sun 21 September 2025, presented as part of Norfolk Heritage Open Days.

    Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk

    An exhibition and event series at The Forum, presented as part of Heritage Open Days.

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    Silver Wings is presented by The Forum in partnership with the American Library, Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces. 

    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.

    Access Information

    For a calmer, less busy experience, visit the exhibition at The Forum from 9am-10am on Sun 14 and Fri 19 September. These times may suit visitors who would benefit from a quieter time.

    For information regarding accessibility and facilities at The Forum, please visit Accessibility | Norwich | The Forum

    For access queries, contact the team at:

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