B-52C; 53-0406 24 JANUARY 1963 PAGE 3

One of the eight J-57 engines is now displayed in front of the Moosehead Riders' Clubhouse.

The ejection seat that Captain Gerald Adler rode to his miracle landing on display at the Moosehead Riders' Clubhouse. A display of photos and news clippings about the crash is on the wall to the left. The ejection seat used by Lt. Col. Bulli, the other survivor is on display at the Maine Air Museum in Bangor.

The Gunner's armament control panel on display at the Moosehead Riders' Clubhouse.

The crash site map that was included in the official USAF inquiry into this incident. All of the early "tall tail" B-52 models (A-F), designed as high altitude bombers, suffered from induced turbulance and structural failure in the tail when they began transitioning to the low altitude mission. This was one of three tragic incidents in rapid succession, one happening in New Mexico just a few days later. The "G" and "H" model B-52s are easily recognized by their shorter "squared off" verticle stabilizers. They were designed for the buffeting stresses of low altitude flight.

My hat is off to the members of the Mooshead Trail Riders and the people of the Greenville area who have worked so hard to preserve the memory of the sacrafice made that cold afternoon. Such efforts are very rare. This site is by far the easiest to visit and best known in Maine. If you visit, bring lots of film and treat the site with the respect due to these men who died serving their country. Please don't let me see any more of this aircraft or crew personal effects for sale on Ebay!!

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