United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947)

Operator:

Registration:

41-7473

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

McDill - McDill

MSN:

7473

YOM:

1941

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Tampa

Florida

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The airplane departed McDill AFB on a local training exercise. While in initial climb, it crashed for unknown reasons in the Tampa Bay, some 11 km northwest of the airbase, not far from the Gandy Bridge. All occupants were rescued.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder at Barksdale AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1942

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Registration:

41-7448

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Training

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Barksdale - Barksdale

MSN:

7448

YOM:

1941

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Barksdale AFB

Louisiana

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North American B-25 Mitchell

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The crew was completing a local training exercise at Barksdale AFB. On final approach, the airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Alvin M. Dunn,
S/Sgt Arden R. Fox.

Crash of a North American B-25C-1 Mitchell off Destin: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1942

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Registration:

41-13118

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

82-5753

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1941

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Destin

Florida

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The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea some 4 km south of Destin. All seven crew members were killed. Eglin AFB Auxiliary Field #2 (also known as Site C-3) was named Pierce Field in honor of Colonel Pierce.
Crew:
Col George E. Pierce, pilot,
2nd Lt John G. Dodd,
S/Sgt Billy B. Boggess,
Cpl Samuel A. Salli,
Pvt Floyd Cheatham,
Pvt Joseph L. Daichman,
Pvt Eugene A. Delisle.

Crash of a Martin B-26B Marauder in Tampa

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1942

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41-17627

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Tampa-Peter O’Knight

Florida

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Consolidated B-24 Liberator

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Crashed during an emergency landing at Tampa-Peter O. Knight Airport. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and there were no casualties.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator in Omaha

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1942

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Registration:

41-11771

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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MSN:

267

YOM:

1941

Location:

Omaha-Eppley

Nebraska

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North American B-25 Mitchell

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After liftoff from Omaha Airport, the left main gear collided with the airport perimeter fence. The pilot lost control of the airplane that rolled to the right and crashed in the Carter Lake near the airfield. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas B-18B Bolo in Kokli Reef

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Douglas B-18 Bolo

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Registration:

37-507

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MSN:

2507

YOM:

1937

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For unknown reasons, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a location called Kokli Reef. All occupants were rescued 10 days later.

Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell near Khonsa

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1942

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Registration:

41-29730

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MSN:

87-7895

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1941

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It seems that the crew abandoned the airplane that crashed in a mountainous area located north of Khonsa, while on a mission from Dinjan. There were no casualties.

Crash of a North American B-25D Mitchell in Dinjan

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1942

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North American B-25 Mitchell

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41-29744

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87-7909

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1941

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The airplane crashed on landing at Dinjan Airport and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Martin B-26B-1 Marauder at Barksdale AFB

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1942

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41-17728

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Barksdale AFB

Louisiana

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