Memorial 487th Bomb Group (H), Market Square, Lavenham, Suffolk, UK - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

The 487^th Bombardment Group (Heavy) was formed in September 1943 and moved to RAF Lavenham on 5^th April 1944 as part of the Eight Air Force. The group flew B-24s and B-17s and began combat in May 1944. Their role was the strategic bombing of military assets in Normandy, in preparation for the invasion. During the invasion the group targeted coastal defences, roads, bridges and railways. In July 1944 they attacked German troops in support of British forces near Caen, in August they struck gun emplacements to support Allies in Brest, and gave air cover to an airborne attack on Holland in September.

The group attacked German industry, destroying factories, refineries, railway yards and communication assets. They aided troops during the Battle of the Bulge between December 1944 and January 1945, and continued to assist the Allied advance in 1945. The group returned to the USA in September 1945, and were disbanded in November 1945.

The memorial is in the form of a small bronze plaque attached to a wall in the market place in Lavenham. The inscription reads

MEMORIAL

DEDICATED TO THE MEN OF THE

487^TH BOMB GROUP (H)

WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVESIN WORLD WAR II. THAT THE IDEALS

OF DEMOCRACY MIGHT LIVE.

Property Permission: Public Website for Waymark: [Web Link] Location of waymark: Market Square Lavenham, Suffolk UK Commemoration: 487th Bomb Group (Heavy) Date of Dedication: Not listed Access instructions: Not listed Access times: Not listed

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