457th Bombardment Group (H) memorial

Memorial
media-31793.jpeg UPL 31793 Memorial to the 457th Bombardment Group (H) near the site of their base at Glatton airfield (Station 130). Rob Edwards collection

Original photo by Rob Edwards January 2018.

Object Number - UPL 31793 - Memorial to the 457th Bombardment Group (H) near the site of their base at Glatton airfield (Station 130).

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Detailed History

This is the site of the main memorial to the 457th Bombardment Group (Heavy), on a roadside junction. It is adjacent to the original water tower which served Glatton airfield (Station 130), the home of the 457th.

People

Richard M Beck

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group
1Lt Benjamin Hoyt DeLoach

Benjamin Hoyt DeLoach

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-808214
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: B17 Bomber Pilot

Bernard M Plaut

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0-712905
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Lead Navigator

William P Tinkler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Flight Officer as navigator on B-17. Retired as Major after serving as physician in USAF.

Aircraft

42-31607

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Rose Olive
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorEmily
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ContributorRob in Norwich
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Site visited by Rob Edwards January 2018. Photos to follow.

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