Heavy Bomber

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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