theres a nice view of the memorial on wikipaedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Goxhill_Airfield_Memorial.jpg
the text reads
“The propeller blade on this tribute is from a P38 Lockheed Lightning which flew from this airbase and crashed on the 26th May 1944 in the Parish of Goxhill.
The pilot 2nd Lt L A Ferrara was killed.
It represents the high price out countries paid for freedom.”
the other inscriptions read
Inscription to 8th Air Force Fighting Scouts
“In honor of the Fighting Scouts of the 8th Air Force who trained at Goxhill Airfield 1944-1945
These bomber and fighter pilots formed the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Scouting Forces. They led the bombers to every target from September 1944 through April 1945, through all weather, scouting all targets and often defending the Bomber Stream
In memory of Robert Bennett and Charles Hess who gave their lives at Goxhill
Presenting by the Scouting Force Association – 1998.”
Inscription to No 345 Base
“We shared a place and time in history.
United States Army Air Force
P-38
No. 345 Base Goxhill Fighter Training Group
June 1942 – February 1945
Gone but not forgotten.”
Inscription to 78th Fighter Group
“In honor of the 78th Fighter Group
82nd 83rd 84th Fighter Squadrons of the 8th Air Force, USAAF who trained at Goxhill airfield. December 1942 – April 1943.
Operational at Duxford April 1943 – October 1945
In memory of fighter pilots who lost their lives
Group Commanding Officer Col Arman Peterson, May 1942 – 1 July 1943 killed in action
Total of 116 lost in action
May their memory live forever
Presented on behalf of the 78th FG Association 1999″
Inscription to 353rd Fighter Group
“In honor of the 353rd Fighter Group and Support Units who trained on this field, June to August 1943, and in memory of those lost during their stay:
1st Lt William M Mathias 353rd HQ 29/06/1943
1st Lt Harry H McPherson 352nd FS 24/07/1943
2nd Lt Jack D Lepird 352nd FS 24/07/1943
Operational at Metfield and Raydon
‘We will remember them'”
Dedication text of the memorial
“This tribute was organised and constructed by the residents of Goxhill with the help of their friends on behalf of the USAAF servicemen who served on this airbase. It was unveiled on the 9th September 1984 by Mr William F Jungk, Mr John M Vrabel, Mr Alexander G Lajoie USAAF ex Servicemen.”
Cheers
Chris
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