North Pickenham Memorial

Memorial
media-14470.jpeg UPL 14470 Memorial at the entrance of the old Mess site, North Pickenham.

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Photo taken 8 August 2012, Gary Atkins

Object Number - UPL 14470 - Memorial at the entrance of the old Mess site, North Pickenham.

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Detailed History

This memorial for the 491st and 492nd Bomb Groups stands at what used to be the entrance to Mess Site 4.

People

Alvin Dan Dalke

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Combat Bomb Wing 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0 699 651
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40073) nicknamed "Ark Angel" of the 491st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Ark Angel, 440073, T8-B, Metfield, Summer 44.'

44-40073

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Ark Angel
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron

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