Major Edward J. Gignac, P-51 (42-106661) 'Hot Stuff' Memorial
Details:
At the northwest corner of the Route de Trappes/D91 intersection by a large bush.
Plaque
A small stone with a metal plaque bearing an inscription commemorating Maj Gignac who crashed in the area during WWII. Major Gignac served with the 352nd Fighter Group and crashed near here on June 7, 1944.
Monument Text:
Edward Joseph GIGNAC
1918-1944
Major de l'US Army Air Forces
Aviateur americain, abattu au-dessus de
Voisins-le-Bretonneux, aux commandes
de son chasseur P-51 Hot Stuff,
le 7 Juin 1944, dans sa 26e annee.
Aux liberateurs de la France,
la ville de Voisins-le-Bretonneux rend hommage.
English translation:
Edward Joseph GIGNAC
1918-1944
Major, US Army Air Forces
American aviator shot down over
Voisins-le-Bretonneux, at the controls
of his P-51 Hot Stuff fighter,
on June 7, 1944, in his 26th year.
To the liberators of France,
the town of Voisins-le-Bretonneux pays tribute.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
352nd Fighter Group
8th Air Force
Headquarters, 352nd Fighter Group
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII