B-17 Down Near Chicago

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22nd Jun 2011, 20:07

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B-17 Down Near Chicago

"Liberty Bell" was crash-landed as result of fire in number 4. All on board safe.

22nd Jun 2011, 20:08

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Correction

Fire was in number 1.

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http://www.pprune.org/military-aircr...destroyed.html

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It was not an engine fire . It started in the wing behind No2 engine nacelle and was spotted by a chase aircraft. Excellent off airport force landing with the gear down. Further news on the Liberty Belle Foundation website.

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