Mission: 07/19/1944 Navigation Practice Accident (England)
Pilot: 42-102937} - Ready Freddie
Aircraft: J.D. Sasser

While on a navigation practice sortie, pilot landed at Duxford, base for the 78 Fighter Group. With tower permission, nine 78 FG personnel joined the flight. While "buzzing" the tower, the wing struck a warning blinker, causing the B-17 to crash into 83FS barrack. 14 KIS - 2 WIS. B-17 "Ready Freddie"