Gorleston on Sea

Memorial
media-14046.jpeg UPL 14046 RAF memorial, Gorleston, Norfolk, on the sea wall

Photo taken 24 October 2013, Gary Atkins

Object Number - UPL 14046 - RAF memorial, Gorleston, Norfolk, on the sea wall

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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

James S Mayall

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O711455
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

42-97830

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group

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http://eastangliamemorials.blogspot.co.uk/

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Object number: UPL 14046 - RAF memorial, Gorleston, Norfolk, on the sea wall

Object number: UPL 14047 - RAF memorial, Gorleston, Norfolk, on the sea wall