B 24 Liberator crash memorial in Norwich
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B 24 Liberator crash memorial in Norwich
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 26 Jan 2019
Battle damaged B.24 44-40283 Liberator "Lassie come home" of the 458th Bombardment Group crashed here when attempting to return to its base at Horsham St Faith's (now Norwich International Airport) on 14th January 1945. Eight members of the ten crew were killed. Unfortunately two young children were also killed. The official report mentions that the aircraft "crashed approximately one mile south of base upon return from mission. Pilot was making approach with one engine feathered and apparently lost other engine on same side." All fatalities are named on the memorial
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