UPL 34809

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Douglas A-26 Invader moments after a direct flak hit severed its port outer wing over Velen, Germany - 21st March 1945. Aircraft Serial Number 43-22359 of the 642nd Bomb Squadron, 409th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. The incident occurred a couple of minutes after bombs were dropped and the crew of three were unable to leave the aircraft before it struck the ground

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Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
  • Unit: 409th Bomb Group 642nd Bomb Squadron

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ContributorAuzzieDobbo
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