A B-17 Flying Fortress is amongst several airplanes in the "Wings of Freedom" program which tours the country, and whose proceeds benefit veterans.


Today, the B-17 crashed on tour.

The crash occurred at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut.
One person on the ground at the airport was reported injured as a result of the fiery crash.

As for those on board the plane,
there were a total of thirteen people.
Seven have been confirmed dead.

The remaining six are described as "injured."
The report is too recent to name names or otherwise identify people.