Stunned Silence
This file appears in: World War II Airshow Catastrophe
While the crowd may not have initially realized that the crash was real and not a part of the show the military personnel present did. Many were shocked and saddened to see the two planes go down, including some who were friends with the flyers onboard.
This file appears in: World War II Airshow Catastrophe
World War II Airshow Catastrophe
During World War Two war shows, like airshows today, were a popular way the military drummed up a patriotic spirit in local communities. The shows demonstrated military equipment to awe viewers and show just what all of the homefront efforts had…
