Station 106
Northamptonshire, UK
Grafton Underwood Airfield was located near the town of the same name. It has largely returned to agricultural use, although some structures in the technical area remain (in private use) and some additional evidence of wartime construction can be seen in Grafton Wood. In addition to the memorial monument near the southwest end of the main runway, there is a memorial window in St. James Church (ask for the key at the Post Office). You can also wander thru the airifeld's "domestic area" in Grafton Wood. The town is little changed from its appearance in the 1940's, judging from pictures from that time.
| Units Assigned to Grafton Underwood | ||
| Unit | Dates Occupied | Aircraft |
| 15th Bombardment Group (Light) | May-June 1942 | A-20 Boston Light Bomber |
| 97th Bombardment Group (Heavy) | July-September 1942 | B-17 |
| 305th Bombardment Group (Heavy) | September-December 1942 | B-17 |
| 96th Bombardment Group (Heavy) | April-May 1943 | B-17 |
| 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) | May 1943-June 1945 | B-17F, B-17G |
| Map location of the Grafton Underwood Airfield area |
| Grafton Underwood Airfield Related Photos |
| Visit The Photo Gallery 384th Bombardment Group Memorial  This memorial to the 384th is located near the town of Grafton Underwood, at the position marked "Meml" on map, indicated by the red circle. Then ...  In this artist's rendition of wartime operations, B-17G 42-107057 "Spirit of 96" passes low over the "Duke's Arms." My father flew several missions in this aircraft. ... and now  Grafton Underwood is suprisingly little changed since the war. (view to the north) |
| Grafton Underwood Airfield Visitor Information | |
| Grafton Underwood Airfield Related Websites | |
| Surviving Grafton Underwood Airfield Area Wartime Pubs | Unknown - please contribute name and location. |
| Grafton Underwood Area Contacts |
Guy Muller
- 8th Airforce Historical Society Nigel Labrum - 8th Air Force Historical Society Bernard Bigley - Mighty 8th X-Ref Consultant |