[Penguin]

I was visiting 15th century Chelmsford Cathedral here in England recently and thought you folks would appreciate the stained glass window (installed in 1953) that serves as a memorial to the many American Airmen who were stationed here between 1942 and 1945. There are many other similar memorials especially in the south east of England.

[waterdog]

Thats pretty cool, I 've seen a nother one that depicts D day I think.

[White Rook]

Being an old Airman myself, I like it..

[Jay]

Simply being an American, I like it.

[Kentucky Fan]

At least someone appreciates the sacrifice our boys made to ensure their being free of tyrrany.

[gunnerdave]

Awesome pictures!

Thanks!

[Penguin]

Another one worth seeing is the beautiful Abbey Rose Garden in the historic town of Bury-Saint-Edmunds.

[Penguin]

This one is at Rougham Airfield.

[SUBMOA]

Thank you for sharing this ! I never knew of the memorials .

[BrianP]

My great uncle flew 35 missions with the 549th Squadron, 385th Bomb Group in 1944 from Great Ashfield in Suffolk, England. In the village of Great Ashfield is All Saints Church, where a plaque and stained glass window serve as memorials. There is also a book kept at the church that recorded the names of the dead from the 385th.

[EtherialOne]

These are from The:
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum

175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler, GA 31322 • 912-748-8888Open Seven Days a Week • 9 am to 5 pm

This Museum is right off of I-95 in Ga, and well worthy of a couple hour stop if your ever passing through- The windows are all in a small chapel located behind the museum.

[cabinnut]

Penguin, thank you for that and the related responses it engendered. We Americans need to be reminded of all the good our forebears have done, what with the Apologizer-in-Chief running the U. S. down all the time.

[Big Dog]

I'll send these pics on to a co-worker whose Father was a B-25 crewman in WWII, flying in Europe. One of Terry's greatest experiences was a chance to fly a couple years ago in a restored B-25, and seeing what his dad saw, feel some of the joy of flying the old bombers.
Even though at the time, the good folks of England considered our boys as having the problems of being "over-paid, over sexed and over here!", it's nice to see they were appreciated. Even in France, there are many memorials to our fighting men. The people who matter, don't forget!

And many thanks to the people of England for hosting us!

[JetGirl]

Thank you, Penguin. Very much.

[Penguin]

Quote:       Originally Posted by SUBMOA

Thank you for sharing this ! I never knew of the memorials .

Quote:       Originally Posted by cabinnut

Penguin, thank you for that and the related responses it engendered.

Quote:       Originally Posted by JetGirl

Thank you, Penguin. Very much.

You're most welcome.
If there's one thing we Brits are good at, it's preserving history, so rest assured such bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.