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Carleton Rode B-24 Mid-Air Collision Memorial
Carleton Rode (1), Norfolk
Partial Record
The Memorial
It is maintained by Carleton Rode Parish Council.
Type
Mid-Air Collision Memorial
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LocationApproximate Location
Carleton Rode (1), Norfolk, Norfolk
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What Happened
Flying from RAF Hethel with the 389th Bombardment Group, 1st Lieutenant James Edward Rhine piloted B-24J Liberator "Old Glory" on 21 November 1944. The aircraft was lost in a mid-air collision over Norfolk, an event also linked that same day to the loss of a second B-24J known as "Earthquake McGoon." "Old Glory" came down near Carleton Rode, Norfolk. Lieutenant Rhine was killed; he is the sole crew member documented in surviving records for this aircraft.
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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 44-10513 'Old Glory' of the 565th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group based at Hethel. The aircraft was destroyed in a mid-air collision with 42-50452 'Earthquake McGoon' during formation assembly on 21 November 1944, while preparing for a mission to bomb oil plants at Hamburg.
What you'll find: Carleton Rode's Memorial: Glory" at American Air Museum, honoring B-24J 'Old Glory'.
565th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb GroupMid-air collision during formation assemblyTarget was oil plants at HamburgPilot: 1Lt James E. Rhine
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.
What you'll find: Explore Carleton Rode (2) McGoon's Memorial at American Air Museum: Learn about B-24J Earthquake McGoon and its tragic collision in 1944.
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
Nearby Memorials
Sources
American Air Museum (retrieved 2026-03-23)
American Air Museum (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Geograph Norfolk (website)
Geograph Norfolk (website)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-03-21
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