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TSgt James Kirk Varner Bench

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Details:

To the left beside the Bungay airfield monument.


Commemorative Object

A wooden bench with a small plaque attached to the backseat. The plaque is inscribed in English in incised lettering. This is dedicated to James Kirk Varner, Flight Engineer of the 446th Bomb Group, and was unveiled by John Bull and Colonel Shelton. John said that the bench was a memorial not just to Kirk Varner but to all who served at Bungay/Flixton. TSgt Varner served in RAF Bungay in 1944.

Source of information and photo: aviationmuseum.site

Monument Text:

James Kirk Varner

Airman 446th Bomb Group

Stationed here in World War II 1924-1996

Love is forever Your Becky X

Commemorates:

People:

James Kirkwood Varner

Units:

446th Bomb Group

704th Bomber Squadron, 446th Bomb Group, Heavy

US Army Air Corps

Wars:

WWII

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