B-17G 'Pacific Dream' (42-31110) Memorial
Details:
By the side of the D144, on the side of the road in plain sight.
A small white vertical marker with an oval top and a French inscription commemorating the American aviators whose plane crashed in that location. The French and American flag flank the text on the sides of the marker.
B-17 "Pacific Dream (42-31110) of the 331st Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group of the US 8th Air Force was shot down with 6 of the crew evading capture and 4 being taken as POWs.
Monument Text:
(front) En ce lieu le 31 Dec. 1943 s'ecrasa un bombardier B-17de la 8eme US Air Force
(side) D144
(back) 10 sept. 1994 Bouye
English translation:
(front) On December 31st, 1943, a B-17 bomber from the 8th US Air Force crashed here.
(side) D144
(back) 10 Sept. 1994 Bouyer
Commemorates:
People:
Clifford Hamilton “Robbie” Robinson
Units:
332nd Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group (Heavy)
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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