North Tuddenham Common
Aircraft crash site
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UPL 14471
Memorial on North Tuddenham Common. B24 42-99979, Kentucky Baby, crashed near here on the morning of 21 April 1944
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Photo taken 8 August 2012, Gary Atkins
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Detailed History
On 21 April 1944, B24J 42-99979, Kentucky Baby, crashed during assembly. 8 crewmen died, 2 were injured, but returned to duty. This memorial was dedicated in May 2010.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34508679
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18136291
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
Aircraft
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Document 27895
'In Honour of the Crew of a B-24 Bomber who were killed on 21st April 1944 at North Tuddenham, Norfolk' produced by Pat Baldwin, Clerk to North Tuddenham Parish Council. A copy is archived in the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library.
2nd Air Division Memorial Library
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Kentucky Baby
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
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Sources
www.b24.net
Eastern Daily Press, 19 May 2010
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