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The survivors - AL Lang, Norman Phillips and George Lesko received this message from the French village of Schoeneck

Sixty one years ago, the B-24 named "Ginger" crashed in the French village of Schoeneck after the 10 crew members bailed out. The village erected a Monument near the site where "Ginger" crashed but did not burn. Most of the crew were executed by the SS after surrender, one crewmember is still listed as "Missing in Action" and there are 3 survivors - George Lesko, Norman Phillips and Al Lang who attended the original Monument Dedication in 1998. The executioners, who killed most of the crew with a bullet to the back of their head were brought before the War Crimes Tribune in 1947 and were found guilty and executed the next morning by hanging. Lesko has attended most every yearly event (5) and Phillips has attend two and Lang and his wife Mardine could not attend due the health reasons. The survivors and the families of the deceased crewmembers wholeheartedly appreciate the annual remembrance and effort by the Schoeneck townspeople to honor the crew of "Ginger". Phillips chose and arranged delivery of the lovely Monument wreath and thanks also to Dominique for keeping the monument so presentable and not lacking for flowers and/or plants. - Thank you all again - the surviving crew of B-24 Ginger - Al Lang, Norman Phillips and George Lesko

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