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Vintage WWII Plane Crash at Chino Airport Claims Two Lives

The Lockheed 12A aircraft went down shortly after takeoff during a Father's Day event, prompting investigations by federal authorities.

  • The crash occurred just west of Chino Airport in California, with the plane found 200 yards from the runway.
  • Firefighters extinguished the flames within 10 minutes but found both occupants deceased.
  • The aircraft was part of the Yanks Air Museum, which has temporarily closed following the incident.
  • The identities of the victims have not been released.
  • The FAA and NTSB are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash.
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