Wreckage of a P-47 Thunderbolt alongside the house of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941)
subject: Thunderbolt (Fighter plane)
subject: Airplanes, Military--Accidents--New York (State)--Hempstead
description: Wreckage of a P-47 Thunderbolt alongside the house of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941). Hempstead and Mitchel Field fire department members are behind the plane, at left; a crowd of people is gathered at right. Shortly after takeoff from Mitchel Field, the plane, which was piloted by 1st Lt. Daniel R.A. Duncan, crashed into the Fixler's house and the house of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs. Duncan was killed in the crash and the Fixler’s house was destroyed; the Briggs’ house suffered extensive damage.
date: November 17, 1945
contributor: O'Connor, Michael
type: Photograph
identifier: Hofstra University Library Special Collections Box 9, Item 31
coverage: Hempstead, N.Y.