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Old April 6th 04, 12:00 PM
ArtKramr
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Default DEATH OVER STANSTED

It was the 8th March 1944. A mission returning from France, two planes
collided on final approach in bad weather, with fast moving, low hanging scud
racing over the airfield. Both planes were from the 494th squadron and all 12
men were killed that day. Lest we forget.

1`st. Lt. John Eckert, pilot
2nd Lt. Thomas W Worrell
1st. Lt. George E. Bair
S/Sgt. Alfred E. Border
S/Sgt. Lewis C. Thompson
S/sgt. Edward E. Powell
Capt. Jack Miller, pilot
2nd. Lt. Linwood C. Brooks
1st Lt. James A. Hudson
S/Sgt. Abraham B. Butler Jr.
S/Sgt George G.McMannany
S/Sgt. William J. Summers

They came to a country that wasn't theirs, to fight for a people they never
knew. Let all those that knew and flew with these men never forget them. Sleep
well old friends.






Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

 




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