The 2nd Air Division Memorial Library stands as a specialist collection honouring the World War II history of the United States 8th Air Force. Housed within Norwich’s wider library network, the facility opens Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays. The collection preserves documents, photographs and records relating to the 2nd Air Division’s operations from Norfolk and Suffolk during 1942-1945, drawing researchers and history enthusiasts from across the globe. Access to the archive is available through the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library.
The library’s holdings form a vital resource for those tracing military genealogy, studying wartime aviation history or exploring the American servicemen’s presence in East Anglia. Staff can assist visitors in navigating the historical material and may arrange appointments for detailed research. The library website provides further information about collections and research services available to the public.