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RANDY CASS

Starboard (Right) Side - "1/48 Scale Model"

Contributor - Randy Cass
I made this for my wife's Grandfather, Pilot Lester J. "Cub" Baer.

Info Contributor - Tom Brittan
On 30 May 44, after being forced to leave the formation due to flak, Pilot Lester J. Baer reduced speed and flew home at low altitude. Crash-Landed at Old Buckenham, ENG, with only the right landing wheel down and receiving power from only two engines. Had to land on the short alternative runway in a strong cross wind because main runway was still blocked by the burning 41-28645. Left wing tip dragged when the plane reduced speed and #1 propeller dug into the ground off the runway, causing the plane to swing round viciously. Salvaged 31 May 44.

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