Accident during landing of the Boeing B-29 bomber number 42-94053 Queen Cathy from 39 US bomber group. May 19, 1945, the island of Guam during the Second World War.
During daylight raid on the Japanese city of Tachikawa at B-29 Queen Cathy started having problems with the engine, while returning the aircraft came down from the runway and burst into flames.
Several B-29 bomber crew members suffered burns, one died of his injuries.
Total B-29 Queen Cathy bomber from April 19, 1945 has made 8 sorties for bombing Japan. Ninth was the last flight.
Photography Location: Guam, USA
Time taken: 19 May 1945