UPL 32743
IMAGEThe caption reads 'On the 5th August 1944 the American flag was presented by Colonel Hal Bowman the 401st Bombardment Group (H) commander to the Bishop of Peterborough as a token of friendship'. The flag is now displayed in a triangular oak case in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Weldon.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: US Strategic Air Forces 401st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-21785
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Locations
- Site type: Memorial