Miscellaneous Items of the 467th BG(H)

Flag Ceremony Rackheath 12th April 1944

The RAF officially handed control of the base and airfield of Rackheath over to the 467th BG at a flag ceremony on 12th April 44, the day the 467th were participating on their 3rd combat operation. The RAF Ensign was lowered and replaced by the U.S. Stars and Stripes and Rackheath airfield was numbered USAAF field 145. More photos see The Joe Smith Collection.

Senior RAF and 467th BG Personnel observe the Flag Ceremony.

Another view of Senior Officers during the Flag Ceremony.

Sir Edward, daughter Dereen, and Lady Kathleen Stracey at the Flag Ceremony 12th April 1944. It was their estate on which the majority of the base and airfield was sited.