Slovenia Bomber Crew Memorial
Slovenia
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Slovenian government article documenting that approximately 500 Allied planes 'disappeared' over Slovenian territory during WWII. By 1946, remains of over 100 Allied pilots had been exhumed and returned to their hometowns or military cemeteries. Many crash sites are still being discovered.
Approximately 500 Allied planes lost over SloveniaOver 100 pilots' remains repatriated by 1946Crash sites still being discovered
Academic article on sacrifice and remembrance of Allied airmen in Slovenia. Documents the memorials and commemorations held for bomber crews who crashed or were shot down over Slovenian territory, with particular focus on 15th Air Force operations from Italy.
15th Air Force operations from Italy overflew SloveniaMultiple crash site memorials across Slovenia
US War Memorials entry for the B-17 'Dark Eyes' (41-24405) crash site memorial at Andraz nad Polzelo, Slovenia. Eight crew from the 96th BS, 2nd BG, 15th Air Force were killed on 19 March 1944 when shot down during a raid on Klagenfurt, Austria. Memorial stone unveiled 2014.
B-17F 'Dark Eyes' crash memorial8 crew killed, 2 captured as POWsMemorial unveiled at Andraz nad Polzelo cemetery 2014
US War Memorials entry for the B-17 'Je Reviens' (44-6437) crash site memorial in Slovenia. The crew bailed out on 9 March 1945 over snowy terrain and were aided by local Slovenians. A memorial with brass plate is located in a town park.
B-17 'Je Reviens' crash 9 March 1945Crew bailed out and were helped by localsMemorial with brass plate in town park
Sources
- Charlie Leitheiser hackathon research(personal_research)
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