B17 near Pingree Park, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member supradave
N 40° 32.422 W 105° 34.588
13T E 451182 N 4487895
Boeing B17 Flying Fortress that crashed October 19, 1943.
Waymark Code: WM30T
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member mtn-man
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Pretty difficult hike to get up there. About 1200 verticle feet in 3.5 miles. Final eTrex Vista elevation 10,242 ft.

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Date of Crash: 10/19/1943

Aircraft Model: Boeing B17 Flying Fortress

Military or Civilian: Military

Cause of Crash:
Weather

Web Address for Related Web Sites: Not listed

Tail Number: Not listed
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