On the 28 August 1976 a Lockheed C-141A Starlifter (67-0006) from the 438th MAW, US Air Force on its approach to the USAF base at Mildenhall in Suffolk crashed in the fields of Thorney during a severe thunderstorm. This memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives that day.
This Memorial is Dedicated to the Crew
and Passengers of Aircraft 67-006
Who Perished Near This Site
28 August 1976
- Capt. John R. McNally – Aircraft Commander
- Capt. Leslie C. Brissette – Co-Pilot
- 1Lt. David A. Lynch – Co-Pilot
- 1Lt. William G. Martin – Co-Pilot
- Maj. Alesandro Corona – Navigator
- Capt. Robert A. Eigenrauch – Navigator
- Capt. Kenneth M. Burkhart – Navigator
- MSgt. Richard M. Cleven Flight Engineer
- TSgt. Gaston J. Vargas – Flight Engineer
- SSgt. Harry R. Dempsey – Flight Engineer
- SSgt. John H. Blackley – Loadmaster
- SSgt. Glenn K. Haberbush – Loadmaster
- Maj. Edwin C. Payne Aux Crew Member
- Capt. Dale C. Johnson Aux Crew Member
- Capt. Charles Barlow – Passenger
- Capt. Olan Melton – Passenger
- TSgt. Bruce Kearns Passenger
- SSgt. Jean Perrin – Passenger