We didn't know about the Norden Bomb-Sight until this tour and that was very interesting, but its a shame more of the ruins (especially the baths) haven't been explored more.
We had no idea what to expect. Very interesting and totally unexpected. Tour guide was great. Would highly recommend this tour to all.
Thankyou for your positive review.Your reviews actually keep our fires ignited and push and excite us to want learn more of what was happening at that particular time.Hopefully next time you visit our area we can tell you something new or show you another discovery that has been uncovered.
We have spent two hours learning and experiencing secrets of WW ll US Airbase in Charleville. Much of the Airbase history is being bought back to life by dedicated volunteers. The history of this fascinating time in Australian history and some the personnel stories of those men, women and children were told by our guide Monique. The tour is a must do on a list of things to see and do in Charleville.
A great informative tour with Monique. Great to see how the American airmen lived during the second world war and the buildings they once used.
Wow we were blown away by our tour telling the story of Charleville during WW2. Who knew that 3,500 USA troops were there. We did not until last week. The complex was mind blowing in size and the secret of the Nordon Bomb Sight unreal history so secret. . Well done Jane our guide. So interesting and so good. More and more history of the war effort is being uncovered. Go with Jane..Listen..learn of our past history and enjoy. We were amazed. Great work
This tour is fantastic, a real eye opener. I wont reveal the secrets, but a must do whilst in Charleville. Opened our eyes to the history of this area and of Australia. Wonderful, and to think all this could have been lost if it wasn't for a building that could not be destroyed. Great work Jane, such passion and enthusiasm for your town and the history showed through. Great guide. take a tour to hear the stories and the history!!
As a history enthusiast, I found this tour to be a remarkable experience. To discover the American airbase and its various remaining features was great.During WWII, Charleville airport was a US airbase (Long Range Bombers), and the highlight building was the vault to store the TOP SECRET Norden Bombsights. It actually contains a genuine example, and we were privileged to be allowed to examine it!
We had no idea about this.very interesting and learnt a lot about our history during ww11. Our volunteer was very knowledgable. We tagged along in our car it was at a good pace not rushed.
This was one of the most unusual activities we visited. The guide showed us sites and told stories about a part of Australian history that I knew nothing about. Our convoy of cars travelled around the area to inspect places where American soldier had be based during the war.