Beside the town war memorial.

An upright stone monument on a one-step base bearing a rectangular black plaque that is inscribed with a commemoration message and names of the crew of the airplane written in French in gold and engraved lettering. The monument was erected in tribute to the crew of the American plane that was shot down in Neuvy-en -Sullias on April 30, 1944, as well as to the people who helped one of the survivors. The image of the aircraft is printed on the plaque as well as the photo of Joseph F. Regan.

On April 30, 1944, B-17 #42-107012 crashed into the town of Neuvy-en-Sullias after being shot down by enemy fighters during a mission. This incident resulted in the deaths of seven crew members. Two of the three members who survived were captured by the Germans while the remaining one managed to escape.

Source of photos: Jean Pierre, Philippe Jegousse / www.aerosteles.net

A Neuvy-en-Sullias

lieu-dit La Vacherie Le Luet

a été abattu le 30 avril 1944

le bombardier américain Boeing B-17

92nd Bomb Group

A la mémoire des 7 aviateurs tués

En hommage aux 3 survivants

WILSON Joseph B.          KITT Murray     REGAN Joseph F.

Honneur aux français  qui ont risqué leur vie

pour sauver REGAN Joseph F.

English translation:

In Neuvy-en-Sullias

at a place called La Vacherie Le Luet

the American bomber Boeing B-17

was shot down on April 30, 1944

92nd Bomb Group

In memory of the 7 airmen killed

Campbell John C.

WELLS John E. WERNETH Harry W.

POWERS William J.        ADAMS George D. Jr

ANGELILLO James J.      MAGNANI George F.

In tribute to the 3 survivors

WILSON Joseph B.          KITT Murray     REGAN Joseph F.

Honor to French people who risked their lives

to save REGAN Joseph F.