I have received an inquiry from France regarding information on 1st Lt. J. W. Berryhill (pilot) and 2nd Lt. R. L. Rodgers (Radar Operator).  Both were members of the 417th and tragically died in November of 1944 when their Beaufighter, BT287 Sad Sack II” crashed into Mt.  Arpette in France.

The inquirer is looking for any photos of these two men to (in his words) honour “…heroes who died for his liberty”.

The town of La Ferrière has a monument with plague recognising the death of these 2 men.

Both Rodgers and Berry were stationed in Dijon at the time.  I have a limited number of photographs from the 417th’s time in Dijon and most have no names associated with the individuals.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jackie