B-24J, Mt. Holyoke
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WN1E
N 42° 18.035 W 072° 35.199
18T E 698930 N 4685971
May 27th, 1944 a B-24J crashed into Mt. Holyoke killing all 10 aboard.
Waymark Code: WM4AA1
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
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Just after leaving from Westover Air Force Base on a night training mission the B-24J crashed into the nearby Mt. Holyoke. It was believed to be a result of judgement error. All 10 servicemen aboard were killed.

The memorial is located within Skinner State Park and can be reached by hiking or driving. The site is not far from the Summit House and parking area.
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Date of Crash: 05/27/1944

Aircraft Model: B-24J

Military or Civilian: Military

Tail Number: 42-100024

Cause of Crash:
Judgement error.
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