Memorial Sergeant Pilot Maurice Raes

This memorial plaque commemorates the Belgian pilot, Sergeant Maurice Raes, who was shot down above Norwich on 13 June 1942 and crashed near Sprowston Road. The text on the plaque reads:

"Sergeant Pilot Maurice RAES
(Born 17th June 1921 - KIA 13th June 1942)

350 (Belgian) Squadron RAF
Crashed near Sprowston Road
On June 13th, 1942
returning after
a convoy patrol."

The street is named after the Belgian pilot.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Ian Bostle