B-17 'Why Worry II'
Details:
On the eastern side of a dirt road branching north from the D31.
A boulder set upon a stone slab, bearing a brown plaque engraved with white writing commemorating American aviators.
Monument Text:
Le 27 mai 1944,
La forteresse volante B-17 WHY WORRY II
du 452éme B.G. de la 8éme US Air Force,
en difficulté, s'est posée en ce lieu
Memorial inauguré le 14.07.2004 en présence
de Mr Martin SMITH,
membre de l'equipage.
English translation:
The B-17 Why Worry II flying fortress of the 452nd BG, 8th US Air Force, landed here while in difficulty on May 27th, 1944.
Memorial inaugurated on July 14th 2004 in the presence of Mr Martin Smith, former crew member.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
452nd Bombardment Group, Heavy
728th Bombardment Squadron, Heavy
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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