Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
Quonset Hut & Control Tower
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum’s Quonset Hut is a recreation of the 357th Fighter Group briefing Quonset hut in Leiston, England. Next to it, is an original control tower furnished with authentic radios, typewriters, and teletype machines. This meticulously curated display offers visitors a glimpse into the historic setting where brave pilots once prepared for their missions during World War II.
Colonel Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson
Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson was a distinguished officer in the United States Air Force and celebrated as a triple ace during the tumultuous times of World War II. Throughout the course of the war, he proudly held the title of the highest scoring flying ace in his esteemed P-51 Mustang squadron, showcasing remarkable skill and bravery in the skies. Throughout the years, he became a dear friend to the museum.
The 357th Fighter Group
The 357th Fighter Group, operating P-51 Mustang aircraft during World War II, was a key air combat unit of the United States Army Air Forces within the U.S. Eighth Air Force. The group, informally referred to as the Yoxford Boys due to their proximity to the village of Yoxford in the UK, boasted impressive accomplishments in air-to-air combat. With the highest victory totals of any P-51 group in the Eighth Air Force and ranking third among all groups in Europe, the 357th conducted 313 combat missions from February 11, 1944, to April 25, 1945. According to the U.S. Air Force official records, the group is credited with the destruction of 595.5 German aircraft in the air and 106.5 on the ground.
WWII Control Tower
The control tower showcases its historical significance with a collection of authentic radios, fully functional typewriters, and operational teletype machines from the WWII era.