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The Incident:

After tuchdown at Reykjavík Airfield the four-engine aircraft was unable to to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest. SOC (the aircraft was Struck Of Charge)

The Crew:

The Crew survived

The Aircraft:

Consolidated B24 III Liberator
S/N: 11649
MSN: 145
Aircraft reg: FK232
Operator: RAF Squadron 120
The RAF 120th Squadron operated in Iceland from Sept. 4. 1942 to April 13. 1943.

Details on aircraft: WikipediaYoutube

Source:
RAF 120th Squadron History
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