The American Air Museum is home to the best collection of American military aircraft on public display outside of North America.

The museum tells the story of two nations united through war, loss, love and duty, from the World War I.to the present day. It stands as a memorial to nearly 30,000 US airmen who gave their lives while flying from British bases – including Duxford – during War World II.

Duxford is the UK’s best-preserved World War II fighter station and was home to the US Eighth Air Force’s 78th Fighter Group from 1943–45.

The award-winning American Air Museum building was designed by celebrated British architect, Lord Norman Foster. It is located at IWM Duxford, near Cambridge and opened in 1997.

The American Air Museum in Britain is a registered 501(c)(3) organization – a tax-exempt nonprofit organization in the United States. It supports the conservation and educational work of the museum located in the UK, and americanairmuseum.com.

Leadership

His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent KG GCMG GCVO ADC

ROYAL PATRON

 

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach KCB CBE ADC BA MPhil DTech DLitt FRAeS RAF

PRESIDENT

General Farrell

VICE PRESIDENT

Ms. Diane Lees CBE

VICE PRESIDENT

Mr. Phil Reed OBE

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Mr. Jon Card ACA

SECRETARY AND TREASURER

TRUSTEES

MR. JACK O. BOVENDER, Jr.

MR. MARSHALL P. CLOYD

MR. GEORGE A. COELHO

THE HONORABLE MRS. ANNE COLLINS

Ms. Gail Dady 

LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAWRENCE P FARRELL JR. USAF (RET)

MR. N. SCOTT FINE

MR. RICHARD C. GODFREY

MR. EDWARD INMAN OBE FRAES

GENERAL PAUL X. KELLEY USMC (RET)

MR. PHILIP MAKANNA

MS. LINDA A MARS

MAJOR WILLIAM F. MCSWEENY

MR. Bill Nye

MR. CHIP ROSENBLOOM

MR. IVAN SCHLAGER

DR. RANDY SHERMAN

MR. SCOTT V SIMPSON

Ms. JUDITH A. STEARNS

MR. JEFFREY M TRINKLEIN

STAFF

Phil Reed OBE

Executive Vice President

Phil Reed OBE is the Executive Vice President of the American Air Museum in Britain. Phil began working for IWM as a curator for its extensive collection of World War II German documents. With his Bachelor’s Degree in German Language and Literature, a Master’s in Modern German Drama, and a keen interest in history, the job was a perfect fit. He went on to serve as the Director of IWM’s Churchill War Rooms for over twenty years before retiring in 2016. Phil is an active speaker on World War II, Aviation, and Churchill and we hope to see you at one of his talks soon!

Lisa Baranello

Major Gift Officer

Lisa Baranello is the Major Gift Officer of our US based member-service staff. She has extensive experience helping nonprofit institutions fulfill their missions by establishing solid foundations of funding. Lisa has really found her niche at the Museum due to her family’s WWII service, as well as her lifelong interest in all things UK. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to her with any questions you might have about including the AAMB in your estate plans, or taking advantage of other giving programs.

Kerianne Donohoo

Membership Manager
Kerianne Donohoo is our Membership Manager. In her role, Keri is responsible for keeping you informed of happenings at the Museum, and up to date on how your membership support helps honor and celebrate the service of American airmen. Keri’s interest in military history – and World War II air combat in particular – goes back to childhood. Please don’t hesitate to contact her with any questions or suggestions you may have about your American Air Museum in Britain Membership.