Posted on Oct 2, 2019
Has anyone seen any more information about the WWII Bomber that crashed at Bradley (Hartford/Springfield) today?
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Here's what was on tonight's news. https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/world-war-ii-plane-crashes-connecticut-airport/story?id=66004045&__twitter_impression=true
7 dead in World War II plane crash at Connecticut airport
Thirteen people were on board the vintage Boeing B-17.
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Maj Kim Patterson
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen thanks for the update, I imagine as the weeks pass, more will be revealed.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Maj Kim Patterson Yes I'm sure we will. Initial report of losing one engine shouldn't bring a B-17 down, so there has to be more involved.
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Maj Kim Patterson
MSG (Join to see) I was watching it in complete disbelief earlier while at the VA. It’s my hometown area. They hadn’t confirmed any deaths yet when last I checked. Thank you,
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Multiple Fatalities After WWII-Era B-17 'Flying Fortress' Crashes in Flames
Authorities said there was a crew of three and 10 passengers aboard the B-17 at the time of the crash.
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Maj Kim Patterson
MSG (Join to see) I also heard report of a civilian in the ground near the fuel tanks.
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