Spynke Road, Norwich
Aircraft crash site
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UPL 14517
Plaque on 14 Spynke Road, Norwich, near the place where B24 44-40283, "Lassie Come Home," crashed on 14 January 1945. 8 crew and two civilian children were killed.
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Detailed History
On 14 January, 1945, B24 44-40283, Lassie Come Home, crashed near here. 8 crew and two civilian children were killed. A full account of the crash can be found here: http://www.458bg.com/crewdiehl.htm
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39320527
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38511715
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 753rd Bomb Squadron 458th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 38511785
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37619122
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
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