Weasenham R.A.F. Aircrew WW II

Weasenham, Breckland

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The Memorial

Type

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Inscription

In Memory of the RAF Aircrew who lost their lives close to this spot. Bristol Blenheim, L8800, 114 Sqn. 5 June 1942 Sgt. F. O. Cooke RAF Sgt. J.M. Wallbridge RAFVR Sgt. E. Kitcher RAFVR North American Mitchell II, FL206, 98 Sqn. 17 October 1942 Flt. Sgt. D.C. Tanner RAFVR Sgt. E.H. Boreham RAFVR Sgt. L.H. Horton Rafvr Lac. F.E. Barnett RAFVR Douglas Boston III, AL285, 342 'Lorraine' Sqn. 22 May 1943 Lt. M. Le Bivic FFAF Lt. R. Jacquinot FFAF Sgt. I. Cohen FFAF Cpl. J. Desertlaux FFAF

Location

Weasenham, Breckland, Norfolk

Community Connection

North American Mitchell II, FL206, 98 Sqn. Flt. Sgt. D.C. Tanner RAFVR Sgt. E.H. Boreham RAFVR Sgt. L.H. Horton RAFVR LAC. F.E. Barnett RAFVR Douglas Boston III, AL285, 342 'Lorraine' Sqn.

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type

Blenheim

Serial Number

L8800

Squadron

114 Squadron

Date of Loss

1942-06-05

Crew

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Sources

IWM War Memorials Register (official_database)

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Last updated 2026-04-12

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