Wreckage of a P-47 Thunderbolt (covered in fire extinguishing foam) inbetween the houses of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941) and Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs

Wreckage of a P-47 Thunderbolt (covered in fire extinguishing foam) inbetween the houses of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941) and Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs

Aircraft accidents--New York (State)--Hempstead

Airplanes, Military--Accidents--New York (State)--Hempstead

Thunderbolt (Fighter plane)

Wreckage of a P-47 Thunderbolt (covered in fire extinguishing foam) in between the houses of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941) and Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs. A firefighter is standing by the Fixler house, at center.

The plane, which was piloted by 1st. Lt. Daniel R.A. Duncan, crashed into the two houses shortly after takeoff from Mitchel Field. Duncan was killed in the crash and the Fixler’s house was destroyed; the Briggs’ house suffered extensive damage.

November 17, 1945

O'Connor, Michael

Photograph

Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Box 9, Item 32

Hempstead, N.Y.