Crossing Through The Canyon - B-24 Liberator Canvas | INCLUDES: Aluminum and Engine Parts

These aluminum remnants come from the B-24H-10-DT 41-28731, a bomber from the 392nd Bomb Group that was tragically lost during a formation practice mission on 5 July 1944. The aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision near the village of Foxley, Norfolk, England. Crash site of B-24H-10-DT 41-28731 On the day of the incident, the 392nd Bomb Group participated in a large-scale practice mission, involving multiple combat wings. The goal was to improve formation flying and bombing accuracy, as new crews and element leaders honed their skills for combat. The planes were to simulate a bombing run over the Suttonbridge airfield, flying at an altitude of 14,500 feet. 41-28731 was one of 36 planes from the 392nd Bomb Group taking part in this exercise. The relics include fragments of outer aluminum and engine components and were recovered in 2004.Ground dug relics from B-24H-10-DT 41-28731