Our History

Founded in 1968 following a historic veteran reunion in New York City, our Association began as a way for the men of the 384th to maintain the unbreakable bonds of kinship forged during World War II. While our roots were planted as a veterans-only group, we have since evolved into a vital bridge between generations. We are now a thriving community of "NexGens," descendants, and dedicated historians working alongside our veterans to honor the Group’s 316 combat missions. Through regular reunions, quarterly newsletters, and active storytelling across our digital platforms, we strive to preserve the enduring connection between those who served and the families who carry their legacy forward. We are committed to transforming lived history into an eternal heritage. Through every story told and every name remembered, we bridge the gap between history and heritage, keeping the 384th’s spirit of camaraderie alive for the future.

Nonprofit Organizations We Support

The Association provides support to organizations for restoration and preservation of places, monuments, B-17s, and historic buildings. We do this through several key initiatives:

• 384th Bombardment Group Museum, Grafton Underwood, UK: We provide financial and research support for the restoration of the original Operations Block, Norden Bombsight Building and Headquarters Nissen hut. US residents that donate to the Association can designate their funds towards the Museum. For more information about the Museum, visit https://384thbombardmentgroupmuseum.org.uk/. 

• Hangar Thirteen Foundation: The Association and its members help support the reconstruction of  384th Bomb Group B-17F 42-3455 "Lucky Thirteen" that was lost on September 6, 1943. Donations to the Association can be designated for Lucky Thirteen's restoration, or can be made directly to https://hangarthirteen.org. 

• Other nonprofit organizations we support: The National Museum of the United States Air Force,  Hill Aerospace Museum, The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, and other nonprofit and volunteer organizations in the US and Europe that help to preserve the history of the 384th Bomb Group in WWII.

Research the History of the Group

Access the 384th Bomb Group archives for aircraft information, mission data, personnel data, photographs, and more on the 384th Bomb Group Heritage Association research website, 384thBombGroup.com.