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Halesworth Airfield War Memorials

Halesworth Airfield Memorial to the 489th Bomb GroupClose to the Halesworth Airfield Museum stand three fine memorials to those American Servicemen who served at Halesworth Airfield during WWII.
These memorials are thoughtfully sited in beautifully kept bays of grass and gravel, each enclosure hedged and with flagpoles completing the setting. Seats are provided for visitors. Etched into the memorials are depictions of aircraft, squadron badges and the layout of the airfield itself, all skilfully executed.

Operational from 1942 until just after end of the War in 1945, this base was home to brave young men who served the allied forces flying fighters and bombers from the three runways of the airfield.

Halesworth Airfield Memorial to the 5th Emergency Rescue SquadronThe memorial to the 56th Fighter Group (Zemke's Wolfpack) [below] carries a plaque commemorating that this Group established a record of combat performance unequalled in US Airforce Fighter history, while the memorial to the 489th Bomb Group records these servicemen who played important parts in the historic events of D-Day in June 1944 [right]. The third memorial is dedicated to the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron who rescued downed allied aircrew from the North Sea [left].

See the Halesworth Airfield Museum website to know more, or better still come along to one of the Museum Open Day Events which also feature historic vehicles and aircraft. The Museum itself houses a wonderful collection of original items and memorabilia and is well worth a visit. Car parking on site. Open April to October - details on website. The dedictaion of the volunteers who care for the exhibits and who take such pride in the commemoration of those stationed here during World War II is admirable.


The Halesworth Airfield Plaque

Inscription

The Inscription on the stone reads as follows:

ZEMKE'S WOLFPACK
56th
FIGHTER GROUP
THIS 8th AIR FORCE GROUP WAS STATIONED
HERE AT HALESWORTH AIR STATION 365
JULY 8, 1943 UNTIL APRIL 18, 1944
THE 56th GROUP, KNOWN AS ZEMKE's WOLFPACK,
ESTABLISHED A RECORD OF COMBAT PERFORMANCE
UNEQUALED IN U.S. AIRFORCE FIGHTER HISTORY.

This momument is dedicated to the pilots, the ground
force officers and men of the 56th Group and the
supporting units of the 33rd Service Group
by the people of Halesworth


Some Favourite Websites:

Halesworth Arts Festival
The 9th year of North Suffolk’s première Community Festival. 9 – 24 October 2010. Now well established this event stages a wide range of events including well–known performers as well as rising local stars. There is an eclectic mix of music, poetry, comedy and drama to suit all tastes. Book tickets online, by post, by telephone or in person at the Festival Box Office located at The Cut. 20% discount when you book 3 or more events!

Solely Southwold
Solely Southwold offers Quality Self Catering Holiday Homes in the heart of Southwold – personally managed by the owners. Comprising Upper East Lodge (sleeps 5) and Lower East Lodge (sleeps 2), 58 Victoria Street (sleeps 3) and Happy Cottage (sleeps 4). All are well presented to a high standard and VisitBritain Quality Assurance rated at 3 stars. Ideal for a family holiday or a cosy get-a-way break throughout the year. Solely Southwold provide the traditional service for which Southwold is famous.

Halesworth Stationers
Visit Halesworth Stationers for all your personal and business stationery supplies. Art and Craft Materials, Inkjet Cartridges and Computer Accessories, Cards and Gifts, Office Furniture and Machines, Personalised Social, Wedding and Business Printed Stationery. Your one–stop shop to a wide range of quality products at competitive prices. Should the item you want not be in stock then choose from over 16,000 products featured in our catalogue, the majority available the next working day.

Allen’s Butchers, Halesworth
There has been a butchers shop on this site for at least 200 years. Kevin Allen is committed to selling the best quality local produce and for this reason he buys all his meat direct from local farms. Kevin and his staff are very knowledgeable about all aspects of their products and will be delighted to advise and help you choose. Allen's Butchers make over 20 different kinds of their own sausages! All made in house to their own recipes from local ingredients. They also carry an excellent range of real cheeses featuring a number of Suffolk & Norfolk cheeses as well as some from further afield.

Gavelcroft Bed and Breakfast, Halesworth
Gavelcroft is a Grade II listed 16th century farmhouse, set in its own extensive grounds of garden and apple orchard, a short distance from the small market town of Halesworth and six miles from Southwold on the unspoilt Suffolk Heritage coast. The accommodation comprises a groundfloor Twin Bedroom with ensuite and a large Double Family Room on the first floor also with ensuite. There is a comfortable lounge with woodburning stove available for guests’ use. There is no smoking in the house. Well behaved pets are allowed by prior arrangement.

Woodside Barn, Friston
This skilful conversion of a Grade II listed Suffolk barn (completed in 2009) includes central heating to radiators, Wi-Fi connection and underfloor heating for added enjoyment of this centuries-old building. Woodside Barn accommodates six in three double-bedrooms, plus a baby cot. Each bedroom has its own shower room. One bedroom is downstairs and has wetroom facilities, complete with mobile shower chair if required, so is suitable for those with particular needs.


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