Lt. Shively Crash Marker
Details:
On the bank of the Loire River, just north of the Railroad Bridge.
Stone plaque on a concrete base marking the spot American Aviator Lt. Jack E. Shively was shot down.
LT Shively was a member of the 504th Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group.
From the Chinon Tourism Website:
Located next to the Eiffel Bridge, a memorial stone dedicated to Lieutenant Jack E. Shively was erected in the early 2000s. It was placed in memory of this 24-year-old American pilot who died in combat on June 13, 1944. He was attempting to shoot down German planes bombing the bridges in Chinon. He belonged to the 504th Fighter Squadron (339th Fighter Group) and piloted a P51 Mustang.
Monument Text:
A la memoire
de l'aviateur de la 8eme Air force
Lt. Jack E. Shively
Abattu ici par la Luftwaffe
le 13 juin 1944
English translation:
In memory
of the 8th Air Force pilot
Lt. Jack E. Shively
Shot down by the Luftwaffe
June 13, 1944
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
339th Fighter Group
504th Fighter Squadron
504th Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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