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Domestic News
December 5, 1947
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Army identifies 1st Lt. William J. Reilly, 26, from San Francisco, as the pilot killed in a P-80 fighter plane crash near Ladd Field, Fairbanks, on Monday. He was on temporary duty with the 94th fighter squadron when his engine failed during landing.
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FAIRBANKS, (AP) - Army authorities yesterday identified 1st Lt. William J. Reilly, 26, San Francisco, as the pilot killed in the crash of a P-80 fighter plane near Ladd Field Monday. Reilly, son of Mrs. Catherine J. Reilly, San Francisco, flew 61 combat missions as a P-38 pilot in England during the war. He held several decorations. Reilly was on temporary duty at Ladd Field with the 94th fighter squadron. He crashed one mile from the field while coming in for a landing when his engine apparently failed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Military
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Plane Crash
P 80 Fighter
Ladd Field
William Reilly
Army Pilot
Engine Failure
What entities or persons were involved?
1st Lt. William J. Reilly
Mrs. Catherine J. Reilly
Where did it happen?
Fairbanks
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fairbanks
Event Date
Monday
Key Persons
1st Lt. William J. Reilly
Mrs. Catherine J. Reilly
Outcome
pilot killed
Event Details
1st Lt. William J. Reilly crashed a P-80 fighter plane one mile from Ladd Field while coming in for a landing when his engine apparently failed.