Memorial to mid-air collision at Foulsham
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Memorial to mid-air collision at Foulsham
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 29 Jan 2020
The fatal accident occurred on 31st August 1943 when a B-17, Flying Fortress and a Beaufighter collided over Foulsham. Two of the B-17 crew parachuted to safety but the eight other crew-members were killed. The Pilot and Observer of the Beaufighter were also killed. A general view of the location can be seen here > https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6378523
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Image Location
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