The Flying Fortress in Bury St Edmunds is a pub with a difference.
It contains World War II memorabilia relating to the US Air Force and Rougham Airfield
Almost a museum within a pub - come in and find out about the local history
The Flying Fortress
in Bury St Edmunds
is a pub - and a museum
with World War II memorabilia
Starting as a farmhouse
The Flying Fortress pub was built as a farmhouse just before the start of the Second World War.
During the Second World War
The US 8th Air Force commandeered the building from 1942 - 1945 and it was used as a Technical Store for the newly created Rougham Airfield.
And then
After the war the building reverted to private hands, owned by Keith and Rosemary Allchin. In 1987 they decided to convert their home into The Flying Fortress.
As a pub, restaurant and events venue, The Flying Fortress was named after the American Bomber Aircraft that flew from Rougham Airfield. There are photographs around the building of the airfield, B17 bombers and aircrew from World War II.
You will find a wealth of memorabilia around the pub, including parts of aircraft and wartime nick-nacks as well as photographs.
Come in to the pub for a drink, snack or meal. Enjoy our 7 day a week carvery, or bring the family to our children's play area and beer garden.
The Flying Fortress
in Bury St Edmunds
a pub with a museum of local history
come and see us soon
Please mention you found The Flying Fortress
listed under Museums on
The Best of Bury St Edmunds