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Tragic accident at the Wings over Dallas Air Show.

The B-17G Texas Raiders crash occurred at the Wings over Dallas Air Show. The pilot of the P-63 Kingcobra was apparently making a turn and the B-17G Texas Raiders was in his blind spot.

Type: Boeing B-17G-95-DL Flying Fortress/PB-1W

Manufacturer : Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, California

Construction number: AC-1862

Manufactured : July 12, 1945

Registration : N7227C

Serial : 44-83872 / BuNo. 77235

Owners and operators: United States Army Air Force /

United States Navy

Aero Service Corporation/ASC Inc.

Commemorative Air Force

Last flight November 12, 2022

Fate : Mid-air collision

P-51Mustang  / P-63 Kingcobra (N5428V)

Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone involved in today's tragedy with the B-17G Texas Raiders team and P-63 crew. We wish the families much strength during this difficult time. 

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