Aircraft 42-102481 was hit by flak at it was turning from the target after bombs away. #3 engine was burning and the bomb bay was on fire. Aircraft pulled off to the side and dove down into the clouds. Four men were seen to jump from the aircraft but chutes were not opened before ship and men went into clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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