No man left behind: the story of Little Boy Blue

About this episode

The episode recounts the story of the B-17 Flying Fortress 'Little Boy Blue' and honors the memory of its crew through interviews and a memorial unveiling.

It was a mission which started just like any other: but it ended when the B-17 Flying Fortress "Little Boy Blue" crashed into a farmer's field in Suffolk, England. Eight of the ten air crew were killed that day – and 80 years on, we join their families in that very same field to honour their memory. We speak to Brian Cracknell – one of the last remaining eye-witnesses of the Little Boy Blue air crash just outside the village of Thurston, near Bury St Edmunds. We’re also joined by archaeologists who have been excavating the crash site and local farmer Stephen Honeywood to unveil a memorial to those who served. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit the Mighty Eighth Podcast website: mighty8thpodcast.com To contact Johann and Mike, email johann@ruralcity.co.uk Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on X - @mighty8thpod Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Facebook - @mighty8thpod Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Instagram - @mighty8thpod Follow Mike on X - @mikehistorian Follow Johann on X - @johanntasker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Johann Tasker, Mike Peters

Guest: Brian Cracknell

Topics covered

• air crash
• military history
• memorial
• archaeology
• family stories
• World War II

Keywords

• Little Boy Blue
• B-17
• air crew
• crash site
• memorial
• archaeologists
• Thurston
• Suffolk
• World War II
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mighty Eighth Podcast

Products: B-17 Flying Fortress

Places: Suffolk, England, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds

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