We Happy Few 506 was established in 2021 by Band of Brothers® actor Matthew Leitch and Leighton Hughes. Joining them in 2023 was Carsten Krikorka, who volunteers as Executive Assistant and Tour Manager. The mission of We Happy Few 506 is to play a small role in preserving the legacy of Band of Brothers® and continue to pass on the history of World War II, commemorate the veterans who served and to create a community and family for like-minded people.
THE 8TH AIR FORCE
TOUR 2025
NOW ON SALE
After our first successful tour about the Mighty 8th Air Force this September in the United Kingdom, we have decided to offer a similar tour again next year for those who have missed out on tickets. We will visit several locations in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, to explore the history of the 8th Air Force and the stories it inspired for some of our favourite WWII movies and TV shows such as Memphis Belle, Twelve O'Clock High (movie and television show), Combat America and Masters of the Air®. Tickets go on publice sale November 9, 2024 at 6:00pm UK time.
ESCAPE & EVASION
TOUR 2025
SOLD OUT
We are happy to announce our first tour of 2025. During the Escape & Evasion Tour which will be held in Belgium you will get the chance to learn more about the Battle of the Bulge as well as the B-17 Bomber "Alice from Dallas" alongside of Masters of the Air® actors Sawyer Spielberg, Kai Alexander and Bailey Brook. Our tour guide is once again the well known and famous Reg Jans of Battlefield Experience. Tickets will go on public sale August 3rd at 8:00 pm UK time. The Escape & Evasion Tour 2025 is now completely sold out.
U.S. MEMORIAL WERETH ORGANIZATION
The U.S. Memorial Wereth in Belgium commemorates the eleven black G.I.s of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were murdered by German Soldiers after they had surrendered. The U.S. Memorial Wereth VoG is a non-profit organization founded by private citizens. all volunteers. Their goal is to sustain a permanent memorial to honor and remember the Wereth 11. The U.S. Memorial Wereth depends on donations. To make a donation please click the button below. For further information about the Wereth 11 please visit the organization`s website here.
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