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Silver Wings: 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

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A special episode previewing Silver Wings – a new project honouring the influence of the United States Eighth Army Air Force during World War Two – and its impact on communities in the East of England.


Presented by The Forum in partnership with the American Memorial Library in Norwich (UK), Silver Wings shines a spotlight on the stories of American servicemen and women stationed in Norfolk.


This 10-day exhibition and event series runs from 12-21 September 2025 as part of Heritage Open Days – England's largest community-led festival of history and culture.


For full details and the programme of events, please visit theforumnorwich.co.uk/silver-wings.


The Joe Dzenowagis YouTube channel is at www.youtube.com/@2nd.Air.Division.8thUSAAF.


With grateful thanks to Orla Kennelly, Joe Dzenowagis and Julie Mathien.


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