Remembrance in Eye Suffolk
Civic Parade and Church Service
Those taking part in the Sunday Remembrance Parade will assemble in front of the Fire station on Lambseth Street at 10.45 am.
The parade will head along the street in the direction of the Eye Town Hall and assemble to the sound of the band. At 11.00 the street will fall silent as the town hall clock bell rings.
The silence will be broken by the last post. The Civic parade will leave after wreaths are laid as a mark of respect. The parade will proceed along Church Street in the direction of the Eye Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul for a Service of Remembrance,returning to the town hall along Church Street. The town hall will be open for refreshments
     Remembrance for the USAAF 490 Bombardment Group
The memorial to the 490 Bomber Group is on Progress Way, Eye, Suffolk.
There are two memorials in close proximity the first wreath will be laid at the U.S.A. Engerneer's memorial at 15.45 followed at 16.00 by a wreath laying at the main memorial to the USAAF crews that did not make it back home.
490th Bombardment Group
In honor of the 490 Bombardment Group, we pay tribute to the dedicated ground crews and support units whose tireless efforts were vital to operations at Eye Airfield during World War II. We recognize the engineers who built the runways, ensuring that missions could take flight. Their commitment and resilience played a crucial role in our success, their legacy continues to inspire us today. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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Commemorating the lives of the crew of B-17F '42-5793
Commemorating the lives of the crew of B-17F '42-5793', which crashed on November 10th 1943 shortly after taking off from Thorpe Abbotts airfield.
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The B-17 was from the 482nd BG, 813th BS based from RAF Alconbury.
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When it crashed it would claim the lives of all 13 crew as well as 4 local workmen and their horse.
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I wanted to extend my thanks to Clive Stevens for the invitation to the memorial unveiling commemorations at the Oaksmere Hotel.
Incredible work by all those involved in the research, organisation and execution of the memorial and service. It was something truly special and the memorial is a living testament to your dedication in preserving the memory of those lost in the crash. As well as the wider story of the 8th Air Force in East Anglia.
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Credit to the original photographer - Wendy Aiken
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Remembering the courage of 1944
The Royal British Legion
