Off Galveston, TX Bombers Crash In Gulf Of Mexico, Sep 1943

Posted January 26th, 2008 by Stu Beitler

COLLISION OF BOMBERS TAKES LIVES OF 22.

Alexandria, La. -- (AP) -- Two Flying Fortresses crashed into the Gulf of Mexico about 40 miles southest of Galveston, Texas, after colliding in the air, and all 22 members of the two crews were presumed killed.
The Alexandria army air base, announcing the loss today, said the crash occurred late yesterday afternoon during a routine training flight.
A search by navy craft and army planes has failed to find any survivors, bomber base authorities reported.
The base said the names of the members of the crew would be released later.

The Sheboygan Press Wisconsin 1943-09-11

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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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