Memorial

Boeing B-17 42-31322 "Mi Amigo"

The Memorial

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Current Location

Endcliffe Park, 77, Rustlings Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7AB, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 32729 85768

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Stone of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 27509
Description: Rough stone of remembrance with two attached plaques- the upper being the dedication plaque, the lower for the names. Lettering in low relief. Ten associated American Oak trees. In 2019 the memorial was supplemented by a new flagpole and an additional American Oak.
Inscription: ERECTED BY/ SHEFFIELD R.A.F. ASSOCIATION/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE TEN CREW OF U.S.A.A.F. BOMBER/ WHICH CRASHED IN THIS PARK/ 22-2-1944/ PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: surname, forenames, date of death, place of death, manner of death, service

History

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: 1969: Memorial paid for through public subscription through the Sheffield branch of the Royal Air Force Association.
Maintenance History: 2019: The meorial was supplemented by a flagpole paid for by the pupils of a nearby school -Birkdale - and Boeing Europe. There is now an information board at the memorial - put up by Sheffield City Council - detailing the 'MI-AMIGO' story. The council also planted a new American Oak to commemorate the 75th anniversary. 2012: Decking installed by Sheffield City Council.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

30 November 1969

Bishop of Sheffield, Major General John Bell (Commander US 3rd Airforce, Mayor & Mayoress of Sheffield)

Conservation

Custodian: Sheffield City Council

Components

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Stone of remembrance

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Boeing B-17 42-31322 "Mi Amigo"

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