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War Memorial Clayes & Memorial Crash 29 May 1943

This memorial (Monument aux Morts) commemorates the residents of Clayes who gave their lives in World War I.

On 29 May 1943, the American B-17 42-3042 crashed down in Clayes. Seven crewmembers died in the crash. The aircraft was B-17E 42-3052 of 337th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group, Eighth Air Force, Grafton Underwood, Northamptonshire.

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries
  • Photos: GO69

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