Archeologists Unearth A Crashed WW2 Bomber

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In November 1944, two brand-new American A26 Invader bombers took off from Warton Air Base bound for France. Minutes later, both aircraft crashed into coastal marshland, killing all three crew members. For decades, official reports left the cause unknown. In this episode, archaeologists and aviation crash investigators excavate the buried wreckage, analyzing engine parts, damaged propellers, and fuselage structural breaks to piece together the tragic series of events. Through forensic archaeology, experts uncover the fatal design flaws, poor visibility conditions, and mid-air collision dynamics that led to this tragic WW2 disaster. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]

Published 2026-10-08 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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