Memorial service for B17 aircrew who crashed into Endcliffe Park 82 years ago
Sheffield will remember the American WWII air crew who crashed in Endcliffe Park at a service this Sunday.
A memorial service will be held this weekend (February 22) to mark the 82nd anniversary of the Mi Amigo crash.
The annual gathering remembers the crew of 10 airmen who crashed their critically damaged B17 USAAF bomber into Endcliffe Park while positioning to spare the lives of children and civilians in the field.
Every year, scores of people turn out to honour the crew of the Mi Amigo, who were all killed in the crash in February 1944.
Guests are free to attend at 1.15pm at the Mi Amigo memorial in Endcliffe Park on Sunday, February 22.
The memorial ceremony and church service held afterwards is organised by the recently renamed Sheffield and South Yorkshire RAFA, formerly Sheffield RAFA.
The 75th Memorial event received national press and TV coverage, and included a joint USAF/RAF fly past watched by a huge crowd in the park.
In February 2024, Sheffield RAFA held the 80th anniversary memorial following an extensive refurbishment of the memorial and immediate environment to improve safety and access to the memorial. Several of the relatives and descendants of the airmen were present at this re-dedication of the memorial.