Magdalena B-17

[juane]

Any lurkers here who may have visited the B-17 crash site with me all those years ago? Like over 20 years ago.
Got a coordinate? I'm not sure I could find it again.

 

[pappy]

Sorry, I don't seem to have it.

 

[lurch]

@demoj may have a good idea, I may even have a chance to swing by this next week as I'll be in the area.

 

[Dumpolina]

@demoj may have a good idea, I may even have a chance to swing by this next week as I'll be in the area.

If you want company let me know. I'll be at Gordys Saturday, may stay the night

 

[Dumpolina]

Any lurkers here who may have visited the B-17 crash site with me all those years ago? Like over 20 years ago.
Got a coordinate? I'm not sure I could find it again.View attachment 3623696View attachment 3623697

You were parked right below North Baldy here 34.05015, -107.1818
I did not know there were still remnants lying around! I've marched around where you're parked and over the top, but not to the north along the ridge

 

[lurch]

Made it there yesterday and found a stash of parts on rock. Also hiked up to the top where the plaque is placed.

 

[Dumpolina]

Made it there yesterday and found a stash of parts on rock. Also hiked up to the top where the plaque is placed.View attachment 3628929View attachment 3628930View attachment 3628931View attachment 3628932

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Excellent! Was it breezy? I need to head down there before it gets super hot

 

[krazykat69]

Made it there yesterday and found a stash of parts on rock. Also hiked up to the top where the plaque is placed.View attachment 3628929View attachment 3628930View attachment 3628931View attachment 3628932

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I gotta get up there, some day.

 

[Dumpolina]

I gotta get up there, some day.

Technically I’m supposed to go to Gordys Saturday. Maybe camp and head up there Sunday?

 

[TOYOTARIG]

Dang Steve, nice manicure!

 

[alia176]

Remembering the crew of ill-fated B-17 No. 9161

In 1942, a B-17 crashed into North Baldy Peak near Magdalena during a routine training exercise. Nine men were killed, but the crash was not publicized during the time. A

dchieftain.com

 

[Dumpolina]

Remembering the crew of ill-fated B-17 No. 9161

In 1942, a B-17 crashed into North Baldy Peak near Magdalena during a routine training exercise. Nine men were killed, but the crash was not publicized during the time. A

dchieftain.com

That’s great thanks @alia176
I’m 100% headed to Gordy’s Saturday, about 50/50 I may camp and mess around n baldy Sunday