Incident Boeing B-47E Stratojet 52-0053, Monday 22 February 1954
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Date:Monday 22 February 1954
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic b47 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing B-47E Stratojet
Owner/operator:United States Air Force - USAF
Registration: 52-0053
MSN: 43668
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Other fatalities:1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Hunter AFB, GA -   United States of America
Phase: Standing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Exploded during refueling.

Sources:

Madera Tribune 23 February 1954, p7

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