USAF Douglas C-47A Dakota Memorial

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Reference WMO/300774

Address:

Library Square

Junction of High Street and Bell Street

Princes Risborough

HP27 0AA

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Pillar/column
Materials:
  • Stone Stone (any)
Lettering: Painted
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: A black stone arched gravestone with white painted lettering, standing in a garden setting outside the public library. It commemorates the five men who were killed on 21st October 1944. See inscription for the exact details
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On 21st October 1944 at 10.30 hrsa USAF Douglas C-47A Dakota of the 321st Transport Squadron 27th Air Transport Group crashed at the top of Kop Hill near Princes Risborough, Killing all five crew members. Trailing smoke, the pilot managed to keep control over the built up area of the Town before crashing, thereby preventing an even greater loss of life. IN MEMORY OF: (names)

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