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South Cove 42-51241 Memorial
South Cove, Suffolk
Comprehensive Record
The Memorial
Church memorial.
Type
Church memorial
Inscription
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LocationApproximate Location
South Cove, Suffolk, Suffolk
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What Happened
On 31 March 1945, B-24 Liberator 42-51241, assigned to the 93rd Bombardment Group at Hardwick, came down at South Cove, Suffolk. The aircraft, piloted by 2nd Lieutenant Marvin Tucker, crashed with the loss of all ten men aboard. Among those killed was 2nd Lieutenant Max E. Dailey, aged 21. The cause of the crash is not recorded in available sources. All ten crew members perished, leaving no survivors.
Community Connection
The 93rd Bomb Group Association maintains a Folded Wings Roll of Honor to remember and honor fallen members like him. The association also operates museums and memorials dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 93rd Bomb Group.
Remembrance
An annual commemorative service is held on November 5th-9th, 2026.
93rd Bomb Group Reunion(November 5th-9th, 2026)
Annual reunion event for the 93rd Bomb Group Association
Remembrance of 2Lt. Max E. Dailey(August 1, 1943)
Commemoration of 2Lt. Max E. Dailey who was lost during Operation Tidal Wave on August 1, 1943
Aircraft & Operation Details
Crew (1 member)
Memorial Care
church
Organisation
South Cove Parish Meeting
Church memorial.
Local Contacts
These local organisations are connected to this memorial and may be able to help with information or visits.
Lowestoft Royal British Legionbritish legion
Local remembrance and memorial support
South Cove Parish Meetingparish council
Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep
Further Reading
Geograph Britain and IrelandRetrieved 2026-03-23
Geograph article on East Anglia WWII aircrew crash memorials covering the Suffolk section, including the South Cove B-24 Liberator crash. Documents the memorial within the broader collection of crash memorials across the region.
What you'll find: Explore detailed documentation and imagery of WWII aircrew crash memorials in East Anglia, focusing on the poignant South Cove B-24 Liberator crash site.
Part of wider East Anglia crash memorials collectionSuffolk section of memorial survey
WikipediaRetrieved 2026-03-23
Wikipedia article on South Cove, Suffolk referencing the B-24 Liberator crash of 409th Bombardment Squadron, 93rd Bombardment Group near the church in March 1945. The churchyard war memorial mentions the loss and a hand-written memorial inside the church lists crew names.
What you'll find: Historical details about South Cove's Memorial and its connection to WWII B-24 Liberator crash site on Wikipedia.
409th Bombardment Squadron, 93rd BGCrash near the churchHand-written memorial inside church lists crew namesChurchyard war memorial also references the loss
93rd Bomb Group MuseumRetrieved 2026-03-23
93rd Bomb Group museum page with B-24 Liberator gallery. The 93rd BG was based at Hardwick and flew Liberators throughout the war, providing unit context for the South Cove crash.
What you'll find: Explore the 93rd Bomb Group Museum's B-24 Liberator collection and learn about their wartime history tied to the South Cove crash.
93rd BG based at HardwickUnit museum preserves records
93rd Bomb Group AssociationRetrieved 2026-04-09
93rd Bomb Group Association — official association website with group history, Roll of Honor, crew photos, and memorial information
What you'll find: Explore the 93rd Bomb Group Association's official site for historical insights, Roll of Honor, crew photos, and Memorial details at South Cove.
93rd BG based at RAF Hardwick (Station 104), Norfolk328th, 329th, 330th, 409th Bombardment Squadrons391 missions flown, 670 KIA, 100 aircraft MIAFirst B-24 group in 8th Air Force to bomb occupied Europe
Nearby Memorials
Sources
Geograph Britain and Ireland (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-03-23)
93rd Bomb Group Museum (retrieved 2026-03-23)
93rd Bomb Group Association (retrieved 2026-04-09)
Geograph Suffolk (website)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-03-21
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