B-29 lost its prop in flight which carved hole in fuselage. Pilot made emergency landing and collided with parked aircraft causing further damage to nose and top turret. Date and location unknown. Photo 1 of 2.

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Caption     B-29 lost its prop in flight which carved hole in fuselage. Pilot made emergency landing and collided with parked aircraft causing further damage to nose and top turret. Date and location unknown. Photo 1 of 2. ww2dbase
Date  1945
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Army Air Forces
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,100 x 689 pixels



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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Christa griffith says:
29 Jul 2022 06:38:50 AM

I have a piece of this B 29 I believe or 2pieces actually. I am amazed.

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