At The Graan Monastery a white marble statue stands in memorial to seven US airmen who died when their B-17 Flying Fortress, Galley Uncle crashed on 9 December 1943. Five crew members survived due to the bravery of the Passionist Monks who rescued them from the burning plane. Grateful US soldiers contributed the £250 for the statue, which can be found in Our Lady’s Bower at the monastery. The memorial bears the names of all crew members of the Galley Uncle.
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