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Old 1st August 2004 | 01:14
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eko4me
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Unhappy Sad Old Bird

Just recently came across this sad sight on a recent visit to Ganes Creek, Alaska.



Apparently she suffered an explosion in an empty fuel tank on start-up prior to take off from the dirt strip in the background having delivered supplies to a mining camp this spring. The blast blew off the outer left engine and wing. She was towed by a D-9 cat still in flames off the runway to where she now sits. Saw photos of the towing. Sad end to the old bird.

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