On the west side of the road.

Monument

A rectangular plaque affixed to a metal base honoring the historical significance of the B-17 Flying Fortress #42-5867 crash, listing the names, ranks, and roles of its crew members. The plaque features the insignia of the 100th Bombardment Group and an illustration of the aircraft. The plaque's text is written in Dutch, and the monument was officially unveiled on January 26, 2025.

Source of photos: Tom DeLair, www.google.com/maps

17 AUGUSTUS 1943

( 17 AUGUST 1943)

ALICE From DALLAS

B-17 Flying Fortress 42-5867

100th Bombardment Group – 350th Bombardment Squadron

Op 17 augustus 1943 stortte nabij deze plaats de Amerikaanse bommenwerper Alice From Dallas neer nadat ze werd geraakt door vijandelijk geschut tijdens de bombardementsmissie op de Duitse Messerschmitt vliegtuigfabrieken in Regensburg. Van de tien bemanningsleden kwamen er twee om het leven (KIA), drie van hen werden krijgsgevangen (POW) en vijf anderen konden met hulp van het verzet ontsnappen (EVD).

Crew List:

1st Lt Roy F. Claytor – pilot – EVD

2nd Lt Raymond J. Nutting – co-pilot – EVD

2nd Lt Oscar F. Amison – navigator – POW

2nd Lt Kenneth E. Lorch – bombardier – POW

T/Sgt John W. Burgin – top turret gunner – EVD

S/Sgt Charles K. Bailey – waist gunner – EVD

S/Sgt William M. Quinn – radio operator – EVD

S/Sgt Clifford R. Starkey – ball turret gunner – EVD

S/Sgt William A. Hinton – tail gunner – KIA

S/Sgt Edmund A. Musante – tail gunner – KIA

Opgedragen aan iedereen die heeft gestreden voor onze vrijheid.

LEST WE FORGET

English Translation:

On August 17, 1943, the American bomber Alice From Dallas crashed near this place after being hit by enemy guns during the bombing mission on the German Messerschmitt aircraft factories in Regensburg. Of the ten crew members, two were killed (KIA), three of them became prisoners of war (POW) and five others were able to escape with the help of the resistance (EVD).

Dedicated to all who fought for our freedom.