When The Military Discovered The Plane That Was Hidden For 30 Years, It Was A Watershed Moment

Published on 10/26/2021
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Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere

The plane miraculously landed without any serious injuries to the crew. Only one disadvantage remained: they were now stranded in the middle of nowhere. So the men wandered for days, hungry and exhausted, wracked by mosquitos and scorched by the sun.

Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere

Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere

Reunited With U.S Forces

Malaria struck all of the men as well. However, the Americans were saved when a helpful native led them to the safety of his village. Eaton and his crew were eventually nursed back to health, and after reuniting with US forces, they were sent on a new tour of duty almost immediately. But what about the downed Flying Fortress? Until the helicopter flyover, she was forgotten.

Reunited With U.S Forces

Reunited With U.S Forces

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