25th Feb 2026, 10:45 am
Torquay Museum Society Lecture by Brian Fernley
Featuring Upottery airfield in Devon, this talk illustrates the impact of around 1500 American servicemen taking up residence in a quiet English village. It looks at the views of the local population, the role of the airfield in World War ll and the transportation of 1300+ paratroopers to Normandy in preparation for D-Day.
Lectures are free of charge to Torquay Museum Society Members but the general public are also welcome to attend - £5 per ticket, payable on the door.
Torquay Museum
Torquay Museum,<br class="d-lg-none" />529 Babbacombe Rd,<br class="d-lg-none" />Torquay, TQ1 1HG.