North Tuddenham Common

Aircraft crash site

media-14471.jpeg 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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Object Number - 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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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

Robert E Norrell

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: 34508679
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Role/Job: Gunner

James W Thomas

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

media-27895.pdf (2.48 MB) 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