Aircraft Photo of 33-324 | Douglas O-38F | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #97014
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:20 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 97014
Photo Comment

This crashed in 1941 due to engine failure about 70 miles SE of Fairbanks. Uninjured, the crew hiked to safety but the aircraft was abandoned and remained in the Alaskan wilderness until recovery by helicopter in June 1968. The aircraft was recovered in remarkable condition with only the wings requiring extensive restoration. Now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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