B-17 Crash, 1943 - Wood River, Nebraska
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 53.264 W 098° 37.478
14T E 531622 N 4526362
Site of a 1943 B17 crash near Wood River, Nebraska.
Waymark Code: WMNXK
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
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"On August 17, 1943, a B-17F bomber from Kearney, Nebraska, Army Airfield crashed 300 yards south, killing all aboard. The plane was on a routine training flight before going overseas. Losing their lives were 2nd Lt. Sylvester J. Diebold, Benton, MO; 2nd Lt. Earnest H. Endemano, Los Angeles, CA; 2nd Lt. John F. Hickey, Port Henry, NY; SSgt Jimmie McEntire, Wharton, TX; SSgt Albert Pivkul, West Warren, MA; Sgt. Cyril B. Butler, Crooksville, OH; Sgt. James V. Pollicita, Bridgeport, CT; and Sgt. Frank E. Sampler, College Park, GA."

Wood River Community Centennial Foundation
Families and Caring Friends
Nebraska State Historical Society
Husker Highway and 150th Road, Wood River
Hall County
Marker 435

Date of Crash: 08/17/1943

Aircraft Model: B-17 Bomber

Military or Civilian: Military

Cause of Crash:
Unknown - Plane nosed dived into ground

Web Address for Related Web Sites: Not listed

Tail Number: Not listed
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