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Kessingland "Repulser" Memorial
Kessingland, Suffolk
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The Memorial
It is maintained by Kessingland Parish Council.
Type
Plaque
Inscription
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LocationApproximate Location
Kessingland, Suffolk, Suffolk
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What Happened
The crew of B-24 Liberator *Repulser* departed from Seething on 22 April 1944, flying with the 715th Squadron on a wartime mission over England. The aircraft came down at Kessingland, Suffolk, before it could return to base. All ten men aboard were killed, including the pilot, 2nd Lieutenant Eugene V. Pulcipher. No survivors are recorded. A memorial at Kessingland now marks the site where the crew of *Repulser* was lost.
Community Connection
Every memorial has a story — why it was built, who campaigned for it, and what it means to the local community. If you know the story behind this memorial, we would love to hear it.
Share this memorial's storyRemembrance
American Aircraft Crew memorial(23 Nov 2017)
Photograph taken of the memorial
USAF Bomber Crew.1(24 Aug 2020)
Photograph taken of the memorial
USAF Bomber Crew.2(24 Aug 2020)
Photograph taken of the memorial
Liberator Memorial(01 Oct 2020)
Photograph taken of the memorial
Aircraft & Operation Details
Aircraft Type
B-24 Liberator 41-28843 "Repulser"
Squadron
715th Squadron
Station
Seething (USAAF)
Date of Loss
1944-04-22
Crew
10 killed; pilot 2Lt. Eugene V. Pulcipher
Memorial Care
parish council
Organisation
Kessingland Parish Council
Local Contacts
These local organisations are connected to this memorial and may be able to help with information or visits.
Lowestoft Royal British Legionbritish legion
Local remembrance and memorial support
Kessingland Parish Councilparish council
Local authority responsible for memorial upkeep
Further Reading
American Air MuseumRetrieved 2026-03-23
The American Air Museum records B-24H Liberator 41-28843 'Repulser' from the 715th Bomb Squadron. The aircraft was shot down on 22 April 1944 after a successful bombing mission over Germany. ME 410 German fighters followed the formation back to the UK and attacked the Repulser before it could land at Seething. It crashed in fields south of Kessingland, killing all 10 crew.
What you'll find: Explore the American Air Museum's detailed record of B-24H Liberator 'Repulser', commemorating its heroic role and tragic end during WWII.
Shot down by ME 410 intruders over EnglandAll 10 crew killedCrashed in fields south of Kessingland village
War Memorials OnlineRetrieved 2026-03-23
War Memorials Online registers the USAAF B-24 Liberator crash memorial at Kessingland. The commemorative stone bearing the names of the 715th Bomber Group crew is set alongside the village war memorial in the grounds of St Edmund's Church.
What you'll find: The poignant Memorial: Kessingland "Repulser" Memorial on War Memorials Online, honoring USAAF B-24 Liberator crash and 715th Bomber Group crew.
Memorial reference 230838Located at St Edmund's Church alongside village war memorial
Lowestoft JournalRetrieved 2026-03-23
Local newspaper report on the memorial ceremony honouring the bravery of the 10 USAAF airmen killed when their Liberator was shot down over Kessingland. The article identifies the known Night of the Intruders attacks when Luftwaffe fighters followed returning bomber formations back to their English bases.
What you'll find: Witness the solemn memorial ceremony honoring brave USAAF airmen at Kessingland's "Repulser" Memorial.
Part of the 'Night of the Intruders' attacksLocal community commemoration
East Anglian Daily TimesRetrieved 2026-03-23
Coverage of the Night of the Intruders memorial service held at Kessingland, commemorating the attack by German night fighters that followed returning USAAF bombers back to their East Anglian bases, resulting in losses including the Repulser.
What you'll find: Attend memorial service honoring Kessingland's "Repulser" victims of WWII air raid.
Annual memorial service held at Kessingland
Nearby Memorials
Sources
American Air Museum (retrieved 2026-03-23)
War Memorials Online (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Lowestoft Journal (retrieved 2026-03-23)
East Anglian Daily Times (retrieved 2026-03-23)
Geograph Suffolk (website)
Credits & Acknowledgements
Record compiled by
Keith Binley
Last updated 2026-03-21
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