342-FH-3A-42704-58882AC 46th fs tom quinn iwo p51 crash
A North American P-51, on Iwo Jima had engine failure on the takeoff for a Tokyo mission. Near the end of runway the pilot pulled up the wheels in time to avoid skidding into rough ground with the wheels down. Crash crews are shown here spraying engine with foamite to prevent fire. 46th Fighter Squadron
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