Experimental Scouting Force
Details:
On the left stone pillar of the vehicle gate.
Monument Text:
In Honor of
THE SCOUTING FORCE
(EXPERIMENTAL)
Based at Steeple Morden
24 May - 20 September 1944
Commanded by Colonel Budd J. Peaslee,
Volunteer 8th Air Force Bomber & Fighter Pilots
pioneered the scouting concept. They led the bomber
force through the weather, scouted the targets and
defended the bombers. They served as a prototype for
the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Scouting Forces.
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Those who gave their lives in this cause include
John Bergerson, Robert T. Bennett, William S. Burtt,
Vincent G. Dressendorfer, Teleschor Lojewski,
Gerald C. Price and Charles Wright.
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Presented by the Scouting Force Association
August 1997
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
Scout Force (Experimental)
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
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