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Two planes are set to fly over Endliffe Park next week – including an emotional flyover from the US Air Force – to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Mi Amigo crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tribute will take place on Thursday, February 22, at around 11am and will involve two F-15Es from the 492nd Fighter Squadron. subject to operational commitments, passing over the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On that date in 1944, a heavily damaged American Bomber plane known as ‘Mi Amigo’ tragically crash landed killing everyone on board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst attempting an emergency landing in Endcliffe park, the pilot, Lt John Kriegshauser manoeuvred his plane to miss the children nearby who were playing in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of those children was 88-year old Tony Foulds, who has spent the rest of his life paying tribute to the fallen soldiers of the ‘Mi Amigo’ tragedy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Foulds can often be found cleaning and tidying up the tribute which was placed in Endcliffe Park, as he travels multiple times a week via bus to pay his respects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Planning and Asset Manager, Joe Hopkins, 27, said: “Tony cleaning up the memorial is always emotional especially to see just how much it means to him.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked about the importance of the memorial in Endcliffe Park Mr Hopkins said: “Even 80 years after the crash the tribute is still a significant part of the city.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Journalist and TV presenter Dan Walker helped the campaign to get Mr Foulds the flyover for the anniversary of the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dan Walker met Mr Foulds whilst walking his dog in Endcliffe Park where he expressed his dream of a fly-past to honour the tragedy for the 75th anniversary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dan Walker used his large social media following as well as contacting the US Embassy and RAF Lakenheath to make this dream come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Within a few days Mr Foulds story had gone viral and the hashtag #GetTonyAFlyPast was trending on Twitter and less than a fortnight later, the flyover was confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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