The crash site of this very rare aircraft was investigated by The Aircrew Remembrance Society on the 18th and 19th September 2020. A minutes silence was held in memory of the crew prior to the investigation.
It was a great honour for us to welcome the A.T.C. back to Wing airfield to host a memorial remembrance parade held by Officers, Warrant Officers, SNCOs and cadets of the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Wing. It was also a great honour for me (David King) to be invited to inspect the parade which I gratefully accepted. Following the remembrance service the cadets were kind enough to assist us in recreating a parade scene that took place on the 27th November 1943 at the same memorial location, to enable us to create a then and now comparison. Tony and Charlie White were also on hand to again take drone footage of the event and to capture an accurate comparison for our then and now compilation which will be posted soon. Additional photos and drone footage will also be added soon.
Bletsoe Memorial dedicated to the crew of B-17 42-31469 306th Bomb Group.
Unveiled Sunday 14th August 2022, in St Mary’s churchyard, Bletsoe. (Photos: Drone shots Charlie White, Ground shots David King)
Bletsoe Memorial to the crew of B-17 42-31469 306 Bomb Group. Sunday 14th August 2022, to commemorate the Bletsoe Airmen, we had American relatives of the crew members at Bletsoe to open and dedicate the memorial. There was a Church Service at St Mary’s at 09:00 followed by the unveiling of the Memorial in the churchyard. There was also displays and information at the crash site.
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