B-24 'Bolicat' (41-29473) Crash Memorial
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Details:
The monument is located in the back of the alcove closest to the trees.
Monument
The monument is a 1-1.5 meter tall sandstone monument with a black plaque on the front of it with gold text. Above the text is the insignia of the 8th Air Force, a bomber squadron of which crashed here.
This memorial commemorates the crashing of the 860th Bomber Squadron, 493rd Bomber Group's B-24 Bomber (41-29473), otherwise known as "Bolicat," on August 18, 1944. Of the 9 members of the squadron, 8 died in the crash. One crew member, TSGT Robert Allen remains were recovered in 2024 and he was buried in Roscrans National Cemetery, California.
Monument Text:
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
493rd Bomb Group (Heavy)
860th Bomber Squadron, 493rd Bomber Group
8th Air Force
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII