Gorleston on Sea
Memorial
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UPL 14046
RAF memorial, Gorleston, Norfolk, on the sea wall
Photo taken 24 October 2013, Gary Atkins
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Detailed History
This is an RAF memorial, to the Number 24 Air Sea Rescue Unit. It mentions two USAAF personnel from the 390th BG who were killed during an ASR operation on 29 June 1944.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O711455
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group