This memorial of a B52 which went down in the middle of the woods on Elephant Mountain in Maine in 1963 is worth visiting to pay respect and homage to the veterans, crew, emergency personnel and all involved. It's a somber living memorial which has been preserved. The wreckage from the crash is strewn throughout the woods is just unbelievable. Unbelievable. Amazingly, the pilot and another crew member survived this, albeit in below freezing temps and snow before being rescued. Sadly, the other 7 crew members lost their lives. Be mindful that to reach this destination you must travel on a 7 or so mile (each way) dirt/gravel road with many potholes which is difficult to drive if not in a jeep, truck, or ATV. read more

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The B52 [Crash Site] Memorial is, without doubt, the most unusual "memorial" that I've ever visited. Nothing pretty's been built; no architectural monument; nothing lofty and majestic. This is simply a crash site that's been left "as-is" to the elements. It is, without doubt, the closest I ever want to be to an airplane crash site! Walking through this forest of mangled metallic debris -- and literally upon in some parts of the paths! -- is truly a sobering experience. I'm not exactly sure how this Memorial is maintained, but I'm gonna have to presume that it does get some kind of landscaping maintenance; otherwise, this whole area would, no doubt, be completely overtaken by nature after 60+ years. And, too, the placement of debris in some of the trees seemed a bit contrived, especially after all this time. These, however, are mere quibbles that don't take away from the overall immersive effect of this memorial. It was such a privilege to see and be a part. I cannot imagine this being a "go-to" destination; however, I implore anyone who's visiting the Moosehead Lake area to make this out-of-the-way drive for a visit to a memorial I've no doubt will be unlike anything you've experienced. Truly fascinating! read more

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