Moody AFB

Survivors:

Yes

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MSN:

684

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1942

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The airplane crashed for unknown reasons while taking off from Moody AFB. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita at Moody AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita

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Registration:

41-9330

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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MSN:

756

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1942

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Landing (descent or approach)

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The twin engine airplane crashed while taking off from Moody AFB and was destroyed. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Pvt Donald I. Ekstrom,
Avc Robert J. Hodgen.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-10-BH Wichita at Moody AFB

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita

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Registration:

41-9333

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Survivors:

Yes

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MSN:

759

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1942

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The airplane crashed upon landing at Moody AFB and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat in Lamont: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942

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Registration:

42-138

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Moody AFB - Marianna

Location:

Lamont

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The crew was performing a night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed 11 km southeast of Lamont. Both crew members, Royal Air Force cadets, were killed.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat in Cherry Lake: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942

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Registration:

42-131

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Moody AFB - Marianna

Location:

Cherry Lake

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The crew was performing a night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed north of Cherry Lake. Both crew members, Royal Air Force cadets, were killed.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat in Madison: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942

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Registration:

42-415

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Moody AFB - Marianna

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Madison

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The crew was performing a night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed 7 km northwest of Madison. Both crew members, 2nd Lt Samuel T. King (USAAF instructor) and a Royal Air Force cadet, were killed.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat near Salem: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1942

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Registration:

42-407

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Moody AFB - Marianna

Location:

Salem

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The crew was performing a night navigation mission from Moody AFB to Marianna, Florida, with 39 other aircraft. While trying to avoid thunderstorm activity in the area, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed 6 km east of Salem. Both crew members, Royal Air Force cadets, were killed.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat at Moody AFB

Date & Time: May 21, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

42-203

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Yes

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Crashed upon landing at Moody AFB. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Cessna AT-17 Bobcat at Moody AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 1942

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Registration:

42-223

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Training

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Moody AFB - Moody AFB

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