USAAF Crew of Boeing B-17G 43-38944 Flying Fortress

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Reference WMO/271494

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30m N of small quarry need summit

2km SE of Wildboardclough + 5km NE of Gradbach

Moorland

Birchenough Hill

Wildboarclough

Cheshire

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace
Description: Cairn
Materials:
  • Rock/Rough Stone Rock/Rough Stone
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: US Armed Forces: Location on map is approximate. From IWM: 'Loose cairn on hilltop with large upright stone on top and wooden dedication board covered in perspex on base. On right of board painted side elevation of B17 with 338944 and black triangle with letter W on tail. Below aircraft is blue and with the yellow badge of 398th Bombardment Group.'
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IN MEMORY OF THE B17 FLYING/ FORTRESS THAT CRASHED HERE ON 2-1-1945/ (NAMES)/ 398TH BOMB GROUP

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