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We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • July 4, 1952AccidentHull loss

    While cruising at an altitude of 7,200 meters, the heavy bomber was attacked by the pilot of a Soviet AF MiG-15. The airplane went out of control and dove into the ground. During the dive, the aircraft partially disintegrated in the air and lost its four engines before crashing in a field. Two crew members were killed while 11 others were injured and taken POW. Crew killed were: A1c Richard L. Albright, A1c Clifford H. Mast. Probable cause (official findings): Shot down by the pilot of a Soviet

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