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Description: | Wooden and brass plaque commemorating the 61st Troop Carrier Group. Brass plaque, roughly rectangular with semi-circular projection at end, writing and winged star motif engraved into plaque, 4 screws attach to varnished wooden frame. Plaque reads 'Sixty 1st Troop carrier Group, United States Army Air Forces, Barkston Heath, Lincolnshire, 1944-1945. In appreciation of the fellowship, hospitality and understanding show by the people and officials of the town of Grantham, to all of us who, far from our own homes, spent so many days in yours while we were joined in destroying the tyrannical power which threatened both. This testimonial is presented by the officers and men of the 61st Troop Carrier Group.' | Subjects: | Warfare Commemoratives | Temporal: | 1944 - 1945 | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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