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    Memorial

    2nd Air Division USAAF Library

    Shrine with pictures of lost servicemen

    Source: Paul Cooper

    1/10

    Current Location

    2nd Air Division Library , The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1AW, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TG 228 084

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    Type of Memorial
    Other structure
    WMR Reference Number
    54371
    Description
    A library room containing dedicated elements in forms of a shrine, a mural and a meeting area. The shrine area displays the Roll of Honour and embroided unit banners.
    Inscription
    SHRINE: This room is a living memorial to those/ Americans of the Second Air Division,/ United States Eighth Air Force who flying from/ bases in these parts, lost their/ lives defending freedom./ 1942 - 1945/ 'They gave their tomorrow for our today'
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
    £60 Million total cost approx. for the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium library which includes the b2nd Air Division Memorial Library

    Ceremonies

    Opened

    01 November 2001

    UNKNOWN

    Dedicated

    01 November 2001

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Previous Location(s)

    • Central Library, Bethel Street, Norwich, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NJ, England

      Reason for move

      A fire at the Central Library which destroyed the memorial library in 1994.

    Custodian
    Norfolk County Council

    Components

    Shrine

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good


    Roll of honour

    Made from: Unknown


    Condition: Good


    Mural

    Width: 9000mm


    Made from: Unknown


    Condition: Good


    • This England by n/a Autumn 2001 page 57
    • Other website http://www.2ndair.org.uk/Library_resources/Roll_of_Honor/index.htm
    • Intercom Winter 2002/2003 page 47/48 Published:Air Crew Association
    • EIGHTH AIR FORCE REMEMBERED by FOX, GEORGE H 70 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:ISO 1991 WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON