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USAAF Snetterton Heath, Station 138 was situated 6 miles SW of Attleborough. The station opened in May 1943
In June the 386th Bomb Group arrived with B-26 Marauders, soon being replaced by the 96th BG they flew 300 missions from Snetterton Heath and had one of the 8th AAF's highest loss rates.
The airfield was sold in 1952 and today is used as a motor racing circuit.
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Squadrons stationed at Snetterton Heath
- 560th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group. June 1943
- 561st Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group. June 1943
- 562nd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group. June 1943
- 563rd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group. June 1943
- 337th Bomb Squadron 96th Bomb Group. June 1943 to December 1945
- 338th Bomb Squadron 96th Bomb Group. June 1943 to December 1945
- 339th Bomb Squadron 96th Bomb Group. June 1943 to December 1945
- 728th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Group. May 1945
- 729th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Group. May 1945
- 730th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Group. May 1945
- 731st Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Group. May 1945
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We are looking for any information about my father-in-law, an American, Lyman P. Collins from Long Island, NY, who served at Snetterton Heath. We know he flew in a B-17 during WW11, he wasn't a pilot or co-pilot.
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My father-in-law, T\Sgt George A. Ganem, was in the 96th.BG 338th.BS stationed at Snetterton Heath England. On July 10 1943 he was loaned to the crew of a Capt. Flagg on a B-17 called "Wabbit Twaks". Their target was Lebourget France. I would like any information on this mission the aircraft and the crew. The next mission my father-in-law flew, was July 28th with his own crew on their B-17 "Paper Doll". They had to ditch in the North Sea. Their B-17 floated a record amount of time allowing all crew to exit safely to their rafts. They were picked up by the Germans and spent the rest of the war in Stalag 17-B. He did not know about any ribbons he had earned on his previous mission to Lebourget France. Would like if possible any pictures of these two B-17's and their crews or medals earned or any information at all.
Donald W. Will
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Photographs
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List of those who served at Snetterton Heath during WW2
- Lyman P. Collins Read his Story
- Capt. Flagg. pilot. 96th. BG 338th. BS
- T\Sgt George A. Ganem. 96th. BG 338th. BS Read his story
- Lt Walter O Lowrie.pilot. 96th Bomb Group
- Howard McClatchy. 96th Bomb Group
- Jay Mittelstead. 339th Bomb Squadron 96th Bomb Group
- Lt. Thomas L. Oelker. pilot. 338th Bomb Squadron 96th Bomb Group
- Sgt Johnnie White. 96th Bomb Group Read his story
If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed,
please get in touch.
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