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Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell in Châtel-Montagne: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1945
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all six crew members.
Crew (850th Bomb Squadron):
Br Gen William H. Eaton, pilot,
2nd Lt Alfred A. Faflik Jr., copilot,
2nd Lt Helmer O. Balland,
S/Sgt Fred H. Thorton,
2nd Lt Garry I. Leonard,
Cpl Drayton P. Mannies.