Airman's Bar, Swan Hotel, Lavenham
USAAF heritage site
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Signatures in the Airman's Bar, Swan Hotel, Lavenham
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Photo taken 10 July 2013, Gary Atkins
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Detailed History
Men serving with the 487th used this bar, and signed their names on the walls. The Swan Hotel has preserved the walls, and kept quite a lot of memorabilia, which is displayed in the bar.
Find out about the ‘Signatures Project’ at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa here: http://www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk/hotel-blog/the-airmens-bar-signature…
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 836th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33606910
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner; Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: First Sergeant (1st Grade)
- Role/Job: NCO Intelligence
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12095913
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 836th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-694996
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
Revisions
ContributorLucy May
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Sources
Correspondence with Jane Larcombe, Business Development Manager - The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa.