During the Second World War over 6,700 young Americans, members of the 2nd Air Division of the 8th United States Army Air Forces, based in Norfolk and Suffolk England, lost their lives in the line of duty. The 2nd Air Division Memorial Library, through the Memorial Trust of the 2nd Air Division USAAF, has been funded largely by the 2nd Air Division Association which is comprised of former members of the 2nd Air Division USAAF.
The Memorial Library makes available for loan current material covering all aspects of American history, culture, and life. This includes approximately 5,000 American books, 25 American periodicals, and several hundred videos. It also includes some specialized material about the Second World War in the air, and material about the special relationship between the people of the United Kingdom, specifically the people of East Anglia, and the people of the United States. more...
Former chairman of the 2nd Air Division Memorial Trust
Former 2nd Air Division Memorial Trust chairman, and tireless campaigner for his native city of Norwich, Tom Eaton, died on 19th January 2010, aged 91. more...
After a short illness, George Wright died on 2nd October 2009. His lasting memorial will be the collection of 2nd Air Division assembly ship models which he started building because he was attracted by their weird and wonderful colour schemes. more...
Are you interested in American literature, or looking for a new book club? Reading Across the Pond is the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library's book club for American literature. more...
