Memorial

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 44-83325

Crew memorial sign at B-17 (44-83325) crash site marker

Source: 2008 American War Memorials Overseas Inc.

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Current Location

The plane crashed on the Trotternish Ridge on the Scottish isle of Skye on a peak named Beinn Edra. The marker is located at the base of the Beinn Edra peak and the beginning of an aircraft wreckage field. , Beinn Edra, Skye And Lochalsh, Highlands and Islands, IV51 9LB, Scotland

OS Grid Reference

NG 45670 63169

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 106068
Description: Dark metal sign attached to posts.
Inscription: This site is dedicated to the brave crew of the B-17 who perished here/ during WW2 on March 3, 1945./ They selflessly gave their lives so others could be free./ There is no greater act of love. May they rest in peace./ Crew of 44-83325:/ (Names)/ This memorial was placed by the families of the fallen servicemen

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 9
Died: 9
Information shown: Crew position, rank, name
Order of names: Rank

History

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Conservation

Custodian: Ties to B-17 (44-83325) Memorial Plaque on Staffin town war memorial.

Components

Plaque: Made from: Metal