Avro Lancaster LM532 Monument (Royal Canadian Air Force)
Details:
On the south side of the road.
Monument
A hewn stone stele listing and commemorating the Royal Canadian Air Force crew members of the aircraft that crashed here in July 1944. All members were killed in the crash after being shot down during their mission to attack the railway tracks in Orleans, France.
The crew included one American (Sergeant Ralph F. Hillman) flying with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Sergeant Hillman is buried in nearby St. Cyr-en-Val Communal Cemetery.
Source of photos: www.aerosteles.net
Monument Text:
D.F.J. BAXTER 25 Ans R.C.A.F
J. PENDER 35 Ans R.A.F
E.J.M. CLOSKEY 26 Ans R.C.A.F
D. SHOOBRIDGE 23 Ans R.C.A.F
A.H. TREADWELL 20 Ans R.A.F
HILMAN 25 Ans R.C.A.F
E. W. BOOKHOUT R.C.A.F
A la memoire
des aviateurs allies dont le LANCASTER
fut abatteur en ce lieu le 5 juillet 1944
English translation:
D.F.J. BAXTER 25 years old R.C.A.F
J. PENDER 35 years old R.A.F
E.J.M. CLOSKEY 26 years old R.C.A.F
D. SHOOBRIDGE 23 years old R.C.A.F
A.H. TREADWELL 20 years old R.A.F
HILMAN 25 years old R.C.A.F
E. W. BOOKHOUT R.C.A.F
In memory of
the allied airmen whose LANCASTER
was shot down in this place on July 5th, 1944
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
Royal Canadian Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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