Near the monument. (Exact location undetermined.)

A square metal plaque inscribed in English in incised lettering and supported by a short metal pole. On top of the plaque is the commemoration message and then followed by a depiction of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the sponsors. The plaque explains the sculpture on this roundabout.

Source of photos: Imperial War Museum War Memorials Register, Google Maps

Flight of Peace

The sculpture on this roundabout is a symbolic remembrance of the American

Servicemen based at Rougham airfield during World War II who, by preparing,

maintaining and flying B17 Flying Fortress bombers on 325 missions between

June 1943 and April 1945, contributed to lasting peace in Europe. The Rougham

aircraft were part of the 94th Bombardment Group of the US 8th Air Force and

were uniquely identified with the letter A in a square background on the tail fin.

(-b-17 depiction-)

Bury St Edmunds Town Council in partnership the Bury in Bloom

And with sponsorship from Taylor Wimpey

Designed by: Roy Proctor Fabricated by: Nigel Kaines, Designs on Metal  September 2016