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491st Bombardment Group at Metfield

Memorials

There's a memorial honouring the 491st Bomb Group and other units which flew from Metfield.

It stands at the south-west corner of the airfield site, next to the B1123.

A commemorative plaque and Roll of Honor (pictured below), located inside Metfield Church, honour airmen from the 491st who were killed in service.

A memorial bench in honour of the 491st Bomb Group is located in North Pickenham, next to the village sign in The Street.

The inscription reads: "Remembering 'The Few' Who Triumphed Against Fearsome Odds 491st Bombardment Group (H) 29th July 1990". 

The memorial honouring the 491st Bomb Group and other units which flew from Metfield. It stands at the south-west corner of the airfield.
Photograph of the 491st Bomb Group memorial