Pub Background
Originally a small, privately built farmhouse constructed just before the start of the Second World War, the building that now makes up the Flying Fortress Public House is steeped in local history. When the American Air Force arrived in East Anglia, the fields of Rougham were ideally suited for the sitting of an airfield, and the building was commandeered by the U.S. 8th Air Force 1942-1945 and used as a Technical Stores by them for the duration of the war on the newly created Rougham Airfield. It was situated just inside the perimeter of the actual airfield, and if you look at the photographs around the pub (see below for a few examples) you will be able to see the pub, the airfield, the B17 bombers and many aircrew from all those years ago.
At the end of the war the building reverted back to its original purpose and many years on, having lived in the house for some time, owners Keith and Rosemary Allchin decided in 1987 to convert their home into The Flying Fortress Public House A Free House, the pub and restaurant was named after the American Bomber Aircraft that flew from the Airfield during the war, and soon earned a reputation as a friendly, family run establishment with exceptional food and service. This will be their 21st year of running the establishment - how time flies!
Situated just off the A14 outside Bury St Edmunds, and still run by Keith and Rosemary, all at the Flying Fortress look forward to welcoming you in for a drink, meal or function in the not too distant future. See contact details for full directions, or how to make an enquiry.
