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Re: 92 BG B-17 (42-97479) Crash 30.12.1944 Location?

http://92ndma.org/missions.html

238 30 Dec Koblenz Bullay RR bridge
Col Wilson led the mission,
Aircraft piloted by 2nd Lt Joseph Stratton of the 327th aborted due to engine failure. Decided to land at an RAF base at East Kirby, Lincolnshire. One engine out and poor visibility, overshot the runway and started another circuit in the traffic pattern. A second engines prop wind milling, the plane was pulled up to clear a hill and stalled. The aircraft crashed and burned. All crewmembers were killed.

http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/s...479&Submit4=Go
2 miles North of East Kirby
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