pericles

"Take these men as your example, like them remember that posterity can only be for the free: that freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it." Pericles, 431 BC

Saturday, 3 August 2013

Debach: Kenneth Blair Memorial

52.13663, 1.26492
TM 235 537
photos taken 5 September 2012

Cpl. Kenneth was a weather observer, who wanted to be a pilot. On the day he finally received word that he could go for pilot's training, he jumped on his bike to ride down to the control tower and share his news. On the way, he crossed paths with a B-24.

The memorial is on the grounds of the 493rd Bomb Group Museum, at the car park near the control tower.





Debach: All Saints House

52.14211, 1.27597
TM 242 543
photos taken 5 September 2012

This church is now a private residence, but the churchyard is just to the side of the road, and can still be visited.






Friday, 2 August 2013

Debach: Village Sign

52.14276, 1.27516
TM 241 554
photos taken 5 September 2012







Coney Weston: Village Sign

32.36612, 0.86778
TL 953 780
photos taken 14 July 2012








Coney Weston: St Mary

52.36809, 0.89459
TL 971 783
photos taken 14 July 2012

St Mary, Coney Weston






Coney Weston: Airfield

52.36728, 0.89120
TL 969 782
photos taken 14 July 2012


The photos were taken when the new wings of the memorial were dedicated. The additions list all the casualties of the 388th Group. The full Roll of Honour can be accessed on the 
388th Bomb Group website--see links.











Thursday, 1 August 2013