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TP | - | M# | SER | - | BLK | - | MF | SERIAL # |
AF |
BG |
BS |
SC | RCL/# | V#-P | PHOTO CREDITS |
ZEUS |
B |
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24 |
H |
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30 | - |
FO | 42-95353 |
8 |
453 | 735 | H6 | P+ | 00-2 | NARA |
Port (Left) Side
Info Contributor -
Tom
Brittan
On 30 May 44, after being forced to leave the formation due to flak, Pilot
Lester J. Baer reduced speed and flew home at low altitude. Crash-Landed at Old
Buckenham, ENG, with only the right landing wheel down and receiving power from
only two engines. Had to land on the short alternative runway in a strong cross
wind because main runway was still blocked by the burning 41-28645. Left wing
tip dragged when the plane reduced speed and #1 propeller dug into the ground
off the runway, causing the plane to swing round viciously. Salvaged 31 May 44.
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