Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire
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Detailed History
Fowlmere village was visited frequently by the American Airmen of the 339th Fighter Group who were based at nearby Fowlmere airfield from April 1944 to October 1945.
The Chequers, Fowlmere
The Chequers pub sign is painted with red and white chequers on the one side to honour the American pilots of the 339th Fighter Group and the pub itself still displays photographs which depict scenes from Fowlmere airfield.
In September 1986, former American servicemen of the 339th Fighter Group, under the leadership of their old base commander, Col. John B. Henry, visited The Chequers and presented them with a tankard and certificate for their "logistic support".
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 503rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-832663
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Revisions
Own knowledge, The Chequers website: http://www.thechequersfowlmere.co.uk/about-us.html