398th Web Pages

Welcome to the official 398th Bomb Group Memorial Association Web Pages, or informally the 398th Web Pages.

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The 398th was part of the 8th Air Force 1st Air Division during WWII and was one of many B-17 Bomb Groups stationed in England. The 398th was formed in the United States in 1943 and was stationed in Nuthampstead, England from April 1944 until June 1945.

B-17 Aluminum Overcast
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398th Site

  1. What's New! - click here to see the latest updates to the site
  2. What's New, Recent Archive
  3. How to Search for Veterans and Other Information on the 398th Site
  4. 398th Web Site Statistics
  5. Volunteers Needed
  6. The Web Page Volunteers
  7. 398th Webmaster

News....



TO ALL THOSE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE NUTHAMPSTEAD AIRFIELD MUSEUM...

THE MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 SEASON!
Opening day was Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Opening times for the Nuthampstead Airfield Museum are as follows:
April through October, every second and last Sunday of the month.
10 am to 4 pm



WOODMAN TALKS 2025
The 'Woodman Talks' are held at
The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead, near Royston, Herts SG8 8NB

Link to The Woodman Inn's website and go to their 'Events' tab for talk details.
Arrive 7:30pm for 8:00pm prompt start.
£10 per person - booking recommended - purchase refreshments from the bar.
Everyone is welcome!!




Please take a moment to browse our 398th BGMA PX! In addition to our wide selection of merchandise, you might also consider a 2025 398th BGMA membership gift for your family and friends. Membership is still only $20.00 per year per person. Lifetime membership is $100.00 per person. All memberships include receiving our quarterly newsletter, the FLAK NEWS.

Reunions and Tours

  1. Annual Reunions and Tours

    Our 41st Annual 398th BGMA Stateside Reunion was held alongside the 51st Annual 8th AFHS Reunion in
    Colorado Springs, Colorado - October 1 - 5, 2025.

    Please check back in November for a recap of this amazing event.


    Next year the 398th will have its 42nd Annual Reunion alongside the 8th AFHS 52nd Annual Reunion in San Antonio, Texas, probably during October. Please check back in January for reunion dates and additional details. You may also check the 8th AFHS website

    If you have questions regarding the 398th BGMA 2026 reunion in San Antonio, Texas, please contact Ken Howard our 398th Reunion Coordinator.



    2. The 2026 UK Biennial Tour to Station 131 is tentatively scheduled for May 2026. Please check back periodically for updates.

Information for Members

  1. 398th Bomb Group Memorial Association
  2. Official Board
  3. Dues and Contributions
  4. Prospective Member Information
  5. Nuthampstead Airfield Museum News
  6. The Nuthampstead Airfield Museum Website

398th PX

  1. 398th PX - 1/2 Price Closeout Sale on ALL Shirts!! Get yours now before they sell out!!
  2. New order form

Articles

  1. Flak News - Complete Issues 1986-2019. Searchable PDF's
  2. Flak News Articles
  3. Remembrances Articles
  4. Friends of the 398th

Personal Remembrances

  1. 398th Veteran's WWII Personal Histories
  2. 398th Timeless Voices Interviews
  3. Other 398th Personal History on the Web

Mission Information

  1. 398th Missions and Descriptions
  2. 398th Mission Info Index
  3. 398th Combat Diaries

Photos

  1. 398th AAF Portrait Photos
  2. 398th Identified Crew Photos
  3. 398th Unidentified Crew Photos (input requested)
  4. 398th Reunion and Tour Photo Collection
  5. 398th Photo Collections

History

  1. Brief History of the 398th
  2. Chapters in the 398th Experience
  3. 398th Group and Squadron Information
  4. 398th History Index - Full listing

Key Lists

  1. 398th Original Crews from Rapid City
  2. 398th Missing Air Crew Reports
  3. 398th Killed in Action
  4. 398th POWs
  5. 398th Monuments
  6. 398th Individual Awards
  7. 398th Aircraft Histories Lists
  8. Additional 398th Key Lists

Research

  1. Links to Other Web Sites
  2. Identifying 398th B-17s
  3. 398th Combat Formations
  4. 398th Focused Books, CD's & Videos
  5. Additional 398th Research Information
  6. FAQ's about Army Air Force Terms in WWII
  7. Identification Help Is Needed!