St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover
Aircraft crash site
Shared by the 487th Bomb Group (H) Association for publication on the AAM website via Millard Greer: https://www.americanairmuseum.com/user/1050
Object Number - UPL 38828 - Crash site Memorial of B-17 43-39068, 487th Bomb Group, 838th Bomb Squadron.
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Detailed History
Crash site of B-17 43-39068, 487th Bomb Group, 838th Bomb Squadron.
The crash, from which the eight crew members of the B-17 miraculously came out unscathed, happened on the afternoon of January 8, 1945. Returning from a mission over Germany and suffering from engine failure, the bomber was brought down by the pilot in Nelson Park just before 2pm.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 837th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner, Togglier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 839th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 837th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-703778
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 837th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Pilot