I have been given the go-ahead to create a memorial to the crew of NE150 who died in the early hours of 7th June 1944, when their Avro Lancaster crashed into a field on the outskirts of St Jean de Daye in Manche. Not so good news is the mayor is keen for it to be in place for the 70th anniversary commemorations, which doesn't give me much time!!
I would love to find any relatives of the crew who died. A wonderful ex RAAF serviceman contacted me through this and with his help we tracked down the family of Stanley Black; he, together with John Drylie, baled out before the crash; unfortunately Stanley Black died with the Americans in the battle for Graignes; his great-niece is now coming over to France for the re-dedication of a new memorial in Graignes, which will now feature his name. There will be a big ceremony in Graignes in Manche on Saturday 7th June at 17h00 at the memorial.
I'll keep you posted if there is to be an official unveiling of the memorial in St Jean de Daye ...
