1st Lieutenant Arthur Brown | The 4th Nantwich Brownies & Brown Owl Karen Lynch

“The young American pilot’s fate has become interwoven with the town’s history.”

In this episode of we speak with Brown Owl Karen Lynch and the 4th Nantwich Brownies about the incredible story of 1st Lieutenant Arthur Brown, a 23-year-old American airman whose heroic actions during the Second World War left an enduring legacy in Nantwich. 

On Friday, 14th January 1944, Arthur's Thunderbolt plane developed a fault over the town and he courageously diverted the aircraft saving countless lives.

Arthur, who hailed from New York, USA, has never been forgotten by the community he saved. A memorial in Nantwich stands as a tribute to his bravery and selflessness, ensuring his remarkable story continues to inspire future generations.

Be a part of the memorial service:-

SUNDAY 12th JANUARY 2025

12:45pm: Congregating at Brookfield House, CW5 7AD (w3w: ///carpeted.digital.blotting)

12:55pm: Follow behind the Parade

1pm: Service at The Airman's Grave. (w3w: ///panting.rationed.repelled)

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Host: Elyssa Germain
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