Crash of a B-17 Flying Fortress in Johnstown

Saturday 24th August 2024
Location: Ionad Lachtain – St Lachtains Church, Museum and Arts Centre
On the morning of the 23rd January, 1944, an American B-17 Flying Fortress took off from Goose Bay airfield in Newfoundland en route to RAF Prestwick in the UK to be made battle ready. Later that day it would crash in Johnstown Co. Kilkenny. This presentation will explore the reasons why the aircraft was in the area and the events that unfolded after the crash.

Further Information
Susan Garrett

suemm.garrett@gmail.com
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