Dedication of the Vermont State Historic Marker about the B-29 Crash on Hawks Mountain

On Sunday June 15, 2008, at 2:00 pm there will be a dedication ceremony of the newly placed State Historic Marker about the B-29 Crash on Hawks Mountain on June 15, 1947. The ceremony will be at the Perkinsville, Vermont town "Green" where the marker has been located along the Route 106 Highway. A description of the crash and the 12 crewmember's names, ranks, crew assignments and hometowns are listed on the plaque. This still is considered to be the worst aircraft disaster in the state of Vermont with the greatest loss of life.

After last year's 60th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend, the Weathersfield Historic Society, with the help of aviation historian, Brian Lindner, worked with the Vermont Historic Preservation Commission to gain approval and production of this historic marker to honor and remember the sacrifice of the U. S. Army Air Force crew that perished on a stormy night during a Strategic Air Command cross-country training mission.

The Weathersfield Historic Society worked with the Weathersfield Select Board, the Perkinsville Community Church, the town manager, and the town highway crew to work out all the permits and placement details and are honored to be able to arrange for this dedication ceremony.