Spynke Road, Norwich

Aircraft crash site
media-14517.jpeg 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.

Object Number - 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...

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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
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40283) nicknamed "Lassie Come Home" of the 458th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-40283- Lassie Come Home- Tracy Pilot.'
  • 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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