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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
North Bedfordshire
Town
Thurleigh
County
Bedfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1827

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Current location

Approx. 1.75 miles from Thurleigh Road,
306th. Bombardment Group Museum
Bedford Autodrome west activity area
off Thurleigh Road
Thurleigh
North Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire
MK44 1QU
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 03864 60797
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Single-stepped granite base and rectangular sectioned plinth surmounted by a large granite tablet with two incised inscriptions, between which, is a plaque with raised inscription. Badges in colour at top left and top right of tablet.
Inscription
Memorial stone : ALWAYS FIRST / Plaque : IN HONOR OF / AIR, GROUND AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF / STATION 111 (U.S. 8TH ARMY AIR FORCE). / FROM THIS BASE DURING THE YEARS 1942-45 / THE 306TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP (HEAVY) / CARRIED OUT 341 DAYLIGHT BOMBING / MISSIONS AGAINST FORTRESS EUROPE. / SOME RETURNED, OTHERS DID NOT. / ALL SERVED AND FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM. / Memorial stone : FIRST U.S.A.A.F. UNIT OVER GERMANY
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Plinth
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 170 mm, height 1030 mm, width 1530 mm
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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