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Carleton Rode (2) McGoon" Memorial

Carleton Rode (2), Norfolk

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Location

Carleton Rode (2), Norfolk, Norfolk

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
B-24 42-50452 "Earthquake McGoon"
Squadron
389th BG
Station
Hethel (USAAF)
Date of Loss
1944-11-21

Crew

8 killed (mid-air collision with Old Glory)

Memorial Details

Type
Memorial stone

Memorial Care

parish council
Organisation
Carleton Rode Parish Council

Local Contacts

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Attleborough Royal British Legionbritish legion

Local remembrance and memorial support

Carleton Rode Parish Councilparish council

Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep

Further Reading

American Air MuseumRetrieved 2026-03-23

The American Air Museum records B-24J 42-50452 'Earthquake McGoon' of the 566th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group based at Hethel. The aircraft collided with 44-10513 'Old Glory' during formation assembly on 21 November 1944. Pilot Lt Alfred Brooks was the sole survivor from this aircraft, with 17 total killed across both planes.

566th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb GroupPilot Lt Alfred Brooks was sole survivor from this aircraft17 total killed across both aircraftMemorial board at All Saints Church, Carleton Rode

Sources

  • Geograph Norfolk(website)

Credits & Acknowledgements

Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Heritage sources
American Air Museum (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Last updated 2026-03-21

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0 m
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11.7 km
away
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12.5 km
away
Hempnall Mosquito Memorial
Hempnall, NorfolkMosquito1943-11-05
12.6 km
away
Stoke Holy Cross Z.7304 Memorial
Stoke Holy Cross, NorfolkBlenheim Z.73041942-07-18
15.0 km
away

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