On the north roadside of the D201 on the Cpt Austin square.

Monument

The monument features a propeller blade from CPT Austin's aircraft as the central element. It is constructed from light-colored brick, with a plaque at its base that commemorates Captain Austin, an American pilot who died on July 4, 1944. Behind the propeller is a detailed depiction of a P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft on a circular plaque. The aircraft is labeled "ETTA 2nd," which likely refers to its designation or nickname. The design of the whole memorial is simple yet poignant, with the propeller blade symbolizing CPT Austin's sacrifice. A star insignia, representing the U.S. Air Force, is displayed on the ground in front of the monument. On the wall behind the monument, there are two bronze plaques. One, located to the left of the monument, is dedicated to Captain Austin, while the other, positioned directly behind the monument, honors Private First Class Adams.

Source of photos: Bryan S. www.aerosteles.net

Monument plaque:

A la Memoire du

Capitaine C.A. AUSTIN

Aviateur AMERICAIN

MORT POUR LA FRANCE

le 4 Juillet 1944

English translation:

In memory of US pilot Cpt C.A. Austin KIA for France on July 4th 1944

2nd plaque:

LE 4 JUILLET 1944

LE CAPITAINE C.A. AUSTIN

S'EST SACRIFIE AFIN D'EVITER

QUE SON APPAREIL NE S'ECRASE

SUR NOTRE VILLAGE.

CE MONUMENT

EST ERIGE A SA MEMOIRE

ET EN TEMOIGNAGE DE NOTRE

PROFONDE RECONNAISSANCE.

English translation:

Cpt C.A. Austin sacrificed himself on July 4th 1944 so his plane wouldn't crash into our village. This monument was erected in his memory as a testimony to our profound gratitude.