Crash Site & remains B-25C Mitchell 41-12502
B-25C Mitchell 41-12502 crashed into sea after hitting the mast of SS Pruth on 5 February 1943. Officially, 3 were listed as killed in the crash but there were two extra riders on the plane who were also killed and not listed (because they were breaking the rules by getting a ride).
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: U.S. Air Force
- Pacific Wrecks
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