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“Duchess”. Bell-Atlanta B-29-15-BA Superfortress, s/n 42-63411
677th Bomb Squadron, 444th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force
Diamond #61 / Triangle N 61. Flown by Maj. Frank C. Stineman. Engine failure during take-off caused them to run off the end of the runway and the nosewheel collapsed, causing the damage shown. She was repaired and returned to service but was sent back to the U.S. as “War-Weary” on June 13, 1945. Dudhkundi, India . (Photo from D. Sheley collection)
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