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South Portland A-26 Invader crash

1944 in Maine1944 in military historyAccidents and incidents involving military aircraftAviation accidents and incidents in MaineAviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 1944
Buildings and structures in South Portland, MaineJuly 1944 eventsMonuments and memorials in MaineUnited States Army Air Forces
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The South Portland A-26 Invader crash was the worst aviation accident in Maine history. It occurred in the historic Brick Hill neighborhood of South Portland.On July 11, 1944, a A-26B-5 Invader of the United States Army Air Forces struck the ground during a foggy day. It cartwheeled through a government-operated trailer park, starting a fire. The aircraft's pilot and navigator were killed. In the trailer park, 17 residents were killed and 20 residents were injured.

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South Portland A-26 Invader crash
Gorham Road, South Portland

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N 43.635 ° E -70.315527777778 °
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Gorham Road 15
04106 South Portland
Maine, United States
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