WW2 US Plane Crash Memorial

The dedication was conducted and completed at the Field Dalling and Saxlingham village hall as scheduled. The ceremony was divided into three parts: speech and service delivered by Nigel Crossland and the Rev’d Ian Whittle respectively followed by the honour guard. The honour guard was undertaken by dress uniformed US military personnel from 100ARF Wing based at RAF Mildenhall and comprised a rifle attention detail followed by bugle ceremony outside. It was attended by about 35 people, several of whom, came with their jeeps/army ambulance from a WW2 military vehicle club. Catering, including a special cake (bearing the 466BG insignia) was a very pleasant extra component in the events and there were also photographs, paintings, flags, projected PowerPoint images and recovered aviation parts on display. All those who have been actively supportive of the project were thanked and the dedication event was appreciated by all those attending.

The engraved plaque will, over the coming days, be attached to the stone plinth in its location on Roddy lane.

A massive thank you to the significant contribution of Reg Rogers whose idea it was for the memorial as well as the design and build. Also a big thank to Nigel Crossland for all his efforts.