During World War II, a British bomber, Lancaster II LL652 JI-C of 514 Squadron RAF, crashed in Schendelbeke (Geraardsbergen) on the night of May 27-28, 1944.
The aircraft remains were recovered in 1999, thanks in part to the support of Natuurpunt (Dutch Society for Nature Conservation). The recovered artifacts can now be viewed in the Wings of Memory museum.

On May 5, 2010, a monument honoring the crew was unveiled in Moenebroekstraat in Schendelbeke (Geraardsbergen) at the initiative of Wings of Memory, with the support of the Geraardsbergen city council, among others. The monument was designed and crafted by Stefan Delannoit. It is a unique work of art that incorporates a propeller hub from a Bristol engine of the Lancaster JI-C.

The memorial was unveiled by Marilyn Skett and Desiree Roderick. Marilyn is the daughter of Flight Lieutenant Lloyd Charles Taylor (RAAF), and Desiree is the sister-in-law of Sergeant Alan Roderick (RAF). The ceremony was attended by representatives from the British Embassy, ​​the RAF, the RAFA, and Vieilles Tiges. Among the speakers were Minister of Defence Pieter De Crem, Australian Ambassador Dr. Brendan Nelson, and the then-Alderman for Culture, Guido De Padt. The Royal Netherlands Air Force Band provided stylish musical accompaniment. During the ceremony, four F-16s from the 350th Squadron performed an impressive Missing Man formation. 
In the afternoon, a salute was paid at the graves of the seven crew members at the Geraardsbergen cemetery.

Artifacts from this aircraft can also be viewed in our museum.