Following statement obtained by S-2 Section, 452nd Bomb Gp, at interrogation after mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the North Sea aircraft 42-37941 started down with an engine afire. The pilot managed to get the fires out and the plane headed for home station under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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