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Crashed B-17E at Sarasota Army Air Field.

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Image Number

MJD0111A

Date Note

Photographed on May 5, 1942.

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Michael Drake collection

Physical Description

1 digital image - b&w

General Note

"The donor, Michael J. Drake, received this photo from Levon L. Ray, navigator of the plane."

Accompanying note: "First B-17E crash to occur at Sarasota Army Air Field. No one was killed, although the bombardier sustained injuries requiring a lengthy hospitalization."

Crashed B-17E at Sarasota Army Air Field.

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Crashed B-17E at Sarasota Army Air Field. 1942. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/294444>, accessed 7 February 2023.

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Crashed B-17E at Sarasota Army Air Field. 1942. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/294444>

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Crashed B-17E at Sarasota Army Air Field.