On July 28, 1945, “a Mitchell bomber en route for Newark in fog crashed into the 78th and 79th storeys of the Empire State Building. Thirteen lives, including the crew, were lost and many others ...
It was a tragedy that shook the nation and made headlines around the world: a plane crashing into the tallest building on Earth. It happened 80 years ago Monday, July 28, 1945, when a twin-engine ...
The incident accelerated scrutiny of military and civilian flight paths over major cities, influencing legislation about air traffic control methods and building design for impact resistance. On July ...
The historic World War II B - 25 bomber airplane landed in Pocatello Monday morning. The 60 foot wing span B-25, also known as 'Maid in the Shade" is one of the most iconic World War II planes. Jerry ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — WWII veterans will soon have an opportunity to fly in a bomber to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ending of the war. Honor Flight Bluegrass is hosting the two-day event ...