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Victim IDs, New Details Released In Fatal CT Plane Crash

Tributes to those who were killed in the plane crash/ Meet the hero who helped save lives/ Photos of the investigation and more.

Seven people were killed when the pilot of a vintage B-17 bomber crashed while trying to land at Bradley International Airport.
Seven people were killed when the pilot of a vintage B-17 bomber crashed while trying to land at Bradley International Airport. (Antonio Arreguin via AP)

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Update On WWII Plane Crash Probe, Victim IDs Released, Survivors & Heroes

The victim IDs have just been released by State Police Thursday afternoon.>>>Read More.


A Tribute To WWII Plane Crash Victim Gary Mazzone

Gary Mazzone, 66, became a police officer in 1976, retired as captain, and worked for 20 years with the state attorney's office.>>>Read More.

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A Tribute To WWII Plane Crash Victim Robert Riddell

Robert Riddell, a lifelong World War II history aficionado, hoped for good weather so he could fly in a B-17 bomber. He died in the crash.>>>Read More.


Tribute To Crash 'Hero' Chief Master Sgt. James M. Traficante

Chief Master Sergeant James M. Traficante boarded the B-17 WWII bomber Wednesday as a passenger. He survived the crash and is hailed a hero.>>>Read More.

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CT Plane Crash In Photos: Investigators Search For Answers—UPDATE

Seven people are dead and six injured, three critically, after a vintage WWII touring bomber crashed at Connecticut's Bradley airport.>>>Read More.


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UConn Student Falls Out Window; Escape Room Closes: CT News

Attorney arrested/ New waterfront restaurant opening soon/ Car runs out of gas, gets hit by train/ Bear kills pet goats/ Driver extricated.>>>Read More.


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