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Vintage North American Aviation SNJ/AT-6 Texan warbird has crashed on the U.S. Highway 101

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© Malibu Search and Rescue Team (Malibu SAR) – LASD

On 23 October, a vintage North American Aviation SNJ/AT-6 Texan – painted in German Markings – has crashed on the U.S. Highway 101 in Agoura Hills, California. The pilot safely escaped from the accident, no other vehicles are involved.

The aircraft belongs to Van Nuys Airport based The Condor Squadron, a group of aviation enthusiasts dedicated to preserving the memory of those who have served the United States over the years. One of its main activities is memorial flights in restored North American Aviation AT-6/SNJ trainers originally flown during World War II.

The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is an American single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), United States Navy, Royal Air Force, and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II and into the 1970s.

© Malibu Search and Rescue Team (Malibu SAR) – LASD
© Malibu Search and Rescue Team (Malibu SAR) – LASD

This post was published on 23 October 2018 23:26

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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