Archéologie et Patrimoine: Telling the story of a B-17 crash in France through visual display

Abstract

This project aims to commemorate a B-17G airplane crash that took place in France in 1944, to commemorate the impact this event has had on both American and French citizens, to acknowledge the ongoing recovery efforts being conducted in the field, and to represent those experiences in a respectful manner. Using a visual display and including historic information and artifacts collected at the crash site during archaeological recovery, this project details information about the crew, their mission, and how both French and American partners are currently involved in cooperative work. These visual elements, along with thoughtful research, highlight the importance of involving local communities in excavation.