Title
Heavy Bomber
Description
4 engine heavy bomber, on a routine combat training flight from the base at the Fort Worth. Texas Army Air Field, crashed into the hills. This was shortly before 9:25 pm. The crash site was on what is known as the "Beno Farm," about a mile north of the Lime Kiln Road and the Northwestern Railroad tracks. All sixteen (16) men aboard the plane were killed. Photo donated by daughter of Captain Lou Lapsley
Creator
Library Special Collections
Publisher
Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections
Date
12/15/1943
Format
Black and white photograph
Coverage
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Physical Dimensions
22cm x 19cm