Remembering the 92nd. 14th September: Sue Morris and Phil Pratt of UK 8.50 Bike team PBM Racing are offering racers the chance to carry stickers in tribute to the 92nd Bombardment Group USAAF at next week's UK National Finals, to join those already carrying the decals. Sue writes: With the land surrounding the actual drag strip constantly changing and becoming unrecognisable as Station 109, the USAAF base of seventy years ago, it is now more important than ever to remember the brave service personnel who flew their mighty B-17 Flying Fortresses from the very runway on which we race. Last season, when we relaunched our Suzuki GSXR in the guise of Satan's Lady, a B-17 which flew from Station 109, we were humbled by the reaction of those connected with the 92nd Bombardment Group. At Dragstalgia last year were honoured to have Satan's Lady on display for some of the family members who had made the trip over from the USA to see where there their fathers, uncles and grandfathers had served. It was so emotional hearing the incredible tales of their bravery, and made us more determined to help keep their memory alive. Station 109 was an extremely important base for the 8th Air Force during WWII, with its history well-documented; however there are still many people who do not know of the sacrifices they made for our freedom. We have a number of special tribute stickers to give away to racers who would like to carry one on their race vehicle, tow vehicle, trailer or caravan, to commemorate the 92nd and their time here. The stickers are a simple design featuring the iconic Santa Pod gantry, but with the lettering of Station 109. The fading image of a B-17 and the 92nd BG emblem signify that, although their memory is fading at the place we love, we can play a small part to ensure they are not forgotten. If you would like one of these free 92nd Bombardment Group Tribute stickers, or would like to know more about the 92nd and their time at Station 109, please pop and see us in the Satan's Lady bike pits. As always, you'll find us underneath the 8th Air Force and USA flags. http://www.eurodragster.com/news/news.asp?Story=september14#september14
