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October 2, 2019
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B-17 bomber crash closes Bradley International Airport
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A major international airport in connecticut is closed after a b-17 bomber crashed there.
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The vintage military aircraft was trying to land wednesday morning at bradley international airport when it crashed at the end of a runway.
Officials say some people involved in the crash died -- although they have not released a number.
Six people were taken to the hospital -- three are in critical condition.
The world war two era bomber -- called a "Flying fortress" -- belongs to the non-profit collings foundation.
That's a preservation group dedicated to promoting civil and military transportation.
The aircraft was scheduled this week for the foundation's "Wings of freedom" tour -- where civilians could buy flights on the plane.
It is not known if the passengers on this flight bought tickets as part of that program.
Bradley international airport is a hub of commercial travel that serves hartford and springfield, massachusetts.
Credit: Dennis Meeker
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